These 50 Red Japanese Maple Seeds grow into striking ornamental trees known for their vibrant red foliage. Ideal for front yards, garden borders, and landscape accents, this maple variety offers year-round visual interest with finely cut leaves and a graceful tree shape.

Key Features

• Bright red foliage for standout landscape color

• Compact ornamental tree suitable for yards and garden beds

• Attractive leaf shape with seasonal interest

• Works well as a focal point or foundation planting

• Suitable for containers or in-ground growing

Growing Guide

• Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil

• Depth: Sow seeds about ½ inch deep

• Light: Full sun to partial shade

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination

• Germination: 30–60 days after cold stratification

• Tip: Cold stratify seeds 60–90 days in the refrigerator for best results

US Planting Zones

Zones 5–8:

• Start seeds indoors late winter after stratification

• Transplant outdoors in spring after frost

Expected Plant Height

10–25 ft (3–7.5 m) when mature

(Height varies by pruning and growing conditions)