{"product_id":"rodlon-acer-rubrum-fro-10-stk","title":"Red Maple (Acer rubrum) | seeds, 10 pcs.","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFROST TOLERANT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAcer rubrum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rødløn\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red maple, scarlet maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcer rubrum\u003c\/em\u003e is one of North America's most well-known and beloved maple trees. The species is famous for its spectacular autumn colors, where the foliage can shift into intense shades of red, orange, and scarlet. It is precisely these colors that have made the red maple one of the most popular ornamental trees in gardens, parks, and landscapes worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn nature, \u003cem\u003eAcer rubrum\u003c\/em\u003e grows across large parts of eastern North America, where it is found in forests, wetlands, and along rivers. The tree is highly adaptable and can grow under a wide range of conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring offers decorative reddish flowers, which often appear before the leaves emerge. The summer foliage is a fresh green, but it is primarily the autumn that makes the species famous. On well-developed trees, the canopy can almost glow in intense red colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are interested in maple trees, you can also take a look at the elegant Japanese maple \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/japansk-lon-acer-palmatum-fro-20-stk?\" title=\"Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) | seeds\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcer palmatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, known for its beautiful leaf shapes and compact growth, as well as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/trefingret-lon-acer-buergerianum-fro-10-stk\" title=\"Trident maple (Acer buergerianum) | seeds\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcer buergerianum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, which is particularly popular among bonsai enthusiasts due to its small leaves and attractive branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcer rubrum\u003c\/em\u003e thrives best in full sun to light partial shade and prefers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWell-drained and humus-rich soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEven moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly acidic to neutral soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePlenty of space for the canopy to develop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species is relatively tolerant of different soil types, but develops best in moisture-retentive and nutrient-rich soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red maple is fully hardy in Denmark and is well-suited as a specimen tree in larger gardens and parks. The tree can eventually reach a height of 15–25 meters, depending on the planting site and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most intense autumn colors are often achieved in sunny locations with cool autumn nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation from seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds of \u003cem\u003eAcer rubrum\u003c\/em\u003e normally require a cold period to break dormancy. However, we have already taken care of this for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSow in moist soil or sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCold stratification for 8–12 weeks at 1–5 °C (we have done this in advance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAfter this, place the seeds at 15–22 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil slightly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination typically occurs during the spring after the cold treatment. The young plants grow relatively quickly and develop the characteristic leaf shape early on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUtility and collector's value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcer rubrum\u003c\/em\u003e is primarily grown as an ornamental and collector's tree. It is especially the spectacular autumn colors that have made the species a classic among maple trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of trees and maple species, the species is an obvious supplement to both \u003cem\u003eAcer palmatum\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAcer buergerianum\u003c\/em\u003e. Where the Japanese maple impresses with its elegant leaves, and the trident maple is popular for bonsai, the red maple is particularly known for its size and its fantastic autumn colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree also provides value throughout the year with reddish flowers in the spring, lush green foliage in the summer, and one of the most beautiful autumn displays in the plant kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcer rubrum\u003c\/em\u003e is an obvious choice for the plant enthusiast who wants to grow an impressive maple tree right from seed – a hardy species with spectacular autumn colors, elegant growth, and high collector's value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54841426903308,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Acerrubrum_1.jpg?v=1782138777","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/rodlon-acer-rubrum-fro-10-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}