Full Moon Maple (Acer japonicum) – 480 Seeds | Hardy Japanese Maple | Brilliant Fall Color | Zones 5–8

This bulk offering includes 480 Full Moon Maple (Acer japonicum) seeds, ideal for nurseries, landscapers, bonsai growers, or large-scale propagation.

Full Moon Maple is prized for its large, rounded, deeply lobed foliage and its spectacular autumn display. In fall, trees transform into a brilliant blend of gold, orange, crimson, and scarlet, often displaying multiple colors on the same tree.

Unlike many other Japanese Maples, Acer japonicum varieties are generally more cold hardy and sturdy, making them an excellent choice for gardeners in cooler regions. The tree can be grown as a small deciduous tree or multi-stemmed shrub, developing a graceful rounded to spreading habit.

In spring, clusters of small reddish flowers add additional seasonal interest before the foliage fully expands.

✔ 480 seeds
✔ Fresh, untreated seeds
✔ Clearly labeled packet with sowing instructions
✔ Hardy in USDA Zones 5–8
✔ Excellent for bonsai, specimen planting, and woodland landscapes

🌿 Plant Details

Botanical Name: Acer japonicum
Common Name: Full Moon Maple
Plant Type: Small deciduous tree or multi-stem shrub
Height: 10–15 feet
Spread: 8–15 feet
Shape: Rounded to irregular
Bloom Time: April
Bloom Color: Red
Fall Color: Yellow, orange, red, or purple
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium (consistent moisture preferred)
Drought Tolerance: Low
USDA Zones: 5–8

🌱 Sowing Instructions

Japanese Maple seeds require pretreatment due to their thick, impermeable seed coat.

1. Pour hot (not boiling) water over seeds and soak for 24 hours.

2. Cold stratify for 90–120 days at approximately 40°F in a moist medium.

3. Sow 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil.

4. Keep evenly moist but not saturated.

🌞 Growing Tips

• Prefers moist, organically rich, slightly acidic soil
• Provide afternoon shade in warmer climates
• Protect from strong winds
• Mulch to retain soil moisture and cool roots
• Prune in late fall to mid-winter to avoid sap bleeding

🌿 Ideal Uses

• Specimen or accent tree
• Woodland understory planting
• Japanese garden feature
• Bonsai cultivation
• Near ponds or water features
• Large containers