Painted Maple – Acer mono (Acer pictum) Tree Seeds | 60 Seeds | Hardy Fall Color Shade Tree | Cold Tolerant | Bonsai Friendly

Grow your own vibrant Painted Maple tree from seed. Acer mono (also known as Acer pictum or Mono Maple) is a fast-growing, cold-hardy deciduous tree prized for its brilliant gold, orange, and crimson fall color. With a rounded to vase-shaped crown and adaptable nature, it performs beautifully as a shade tree, street tree, or bonsai specimen.

Native to forests of Japan, China, Korea, Mongolia, and Eastern Russia, this maple is well-suited for urban landscapes and colder climates. Its leaves emerge bronze in spring, mature to bright green in summer, and deliver a striking autumn display.

This 60-seed pack is ideal for larger planting projects, property borders, reforestation efforts, or growing multiple trees for selection and bonsai training.

You will receive seeds similar in quality to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 60 Painted Maple seeds
✔️ Species: Acer mono (Acer pictum)
✔️ Fresh, untreated seeds
✔️ Labeled seed packet with sowing instructions
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Painted Maple, Mono Maple
Botanical Name: Acer mono (Acer pictum)
Plant Type: Deciduous shade tree
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Well-drained, evenly moist, slightly acidic preferred
Watering: Medium; keep soil moist during germination
Mature Height: 30–40 feet
Spread: 20–40 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 4–9
Container Friendly: Yes (suitable for bonsai when young)

💡 Care Tip:
Soak seeds in water for 24 hours. Cold stratify for 30–60 days at approximately 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium before sowing ¼ inch deep. Keep evenly moist during germination. Proper stratification greatly improves germination success.