Acer pseudosieboldianum
Acer pseudosieboldianum
- Native to:
- China | Korea | Russia
Wikimedia: Acer_pseudosieboldianum_flowers.jpg : Abarmot derivative work: Songbird11989 ( talk )
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Sapindaceae
- Genus:
- Acer
- Species:
- Acer pseudosieboldianum
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 800 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, purple
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fall Color:
- red, orange, yellow
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–120 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seed germinates best. Seed viability declines rapidly with storage. Benefits from cold-moist stratification.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months Requires light or the seed is very fine. Surface sow and expose to light. * soak 3 weeks in water to remove outer seed coat or pry it off, then slice off small portion of inner seed coat with razor