How To Grow Japanese Maple From Seed🌱🍁 Stratification and Germination
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- Опубліковано 30 бер 2023
- In this Bonsai video, you'll learn how to successfully grow Japanese Maple from Seed using effective stratification and germination techniques.
Japanese Maple is a popular choice for Bonsai enthusiasts due to its delicate foliage and vibrant colors, among other appealing features.
I collected the seeds for this tutorial from Herons Bonsai Nursery during my last visit. The first step is to treat the seeds with a diluted solution of lime sulphur or hydrogen peroxide to eliminate any fungal spores that may be present.
Next, the seeds go through a process called stratification, where they are exposed to cold temperatures to prepare them for spring. This can be achieved artificially by placing the seeds in the fridge or naturally by planting them and leaving them outside over the winter.
Throughout the year, it's essential to monitor the seeds for weeds and fungus and take appropriate action. Finally, I'll share some aftercare tips to ensure the survival of your little maple seedlings.
By the end of this tutorial, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to grow Japanese Maple from seed to use when creating beautiful Bonsai trees!
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I know you said most people wouldn’t bother growing bonsai from seeds since it takes so long. But every bonsai has to start somewhere, no harm in adding to future populations plus it would be a cool lifelong process and a neat family heirloom of sorts.
I totally agree Nikki! 🍁🌱💖
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Same I’ve started them from babies 😂
How long exactly
It will be interesting to see the variation of the seedlings as they develop!! Awesome work getting them to germinate!!
Thank you Nigel! I'm looking forward to working on them in the future 😊
I love Nigel's work, and to see him honor you, warms my heart. You are on a road to great things!!❤
Nice work!👍
Could you put the link where can i buy the Sulphur?
Thanks bifore.
Great video. I love how you put so much time and effort into this, I mean, you started in September 2022 and the seedlings are only coming up in March 2023.
Growing Bonsai from seed is very satisfying, although a lot of people will tell you not to bother. I think if you're young enough, those trees will be beautiful in 20-30 years time.
Thank you very much Daniel! This is very true!! I think even the journey of growing is also fun! Not just seeing the "finished" product!
@Notion Bonsai I completely agree! Isn't life about the journey, not the destination?
Thanks Adam! Great informative video, i started a mess of 100 paperbark maple seeds last winter, I've got 6 seedlings and I've been searching online for any and all information regarding the survival of maple seedlings, these are extremely rare and difficult to germinate so I'm pretty stoked! Thanks for all your hard work putting these videos together!
What fun!! Your enthusiasum is so wonderful! And you have way more patience than I do! I would have dug that little over achiever seedling out when I saw it with 2 of it's real leaves all ready, and potted that baby up! I got a bonsai kit for Christmas a few years ago and it came with 4 different seed packs. They mostly sprouted but I didn't get far with them at all. I just pulled them out of the back of the fridge where the ultimately ended up, and potted the rest of them. I got nothing yet. But I did order weeping willow "seeds" (or so I thought) but what came were actually cuttings. One very thick and 4 or 5 thin cuttings. I got them in the mail and into a glass of water 6 days ago, and I already have a lot of roots on most of them but I also have buds growing on the thick one. This seems a little more promising than the seeds.
I've been waiting for a video about growing seedlings for bonsai. Helpful/thorough resources are few and far between. Thank you!
Hey no problem Hudcat! Thanks for watching! 😊
I think this is one of your best videos. I love germinating seeds! And I think, even at my age, it's worth the effort for the sheer joy and seeing a new plant develop.
Thanks very much Susan! Yeah for sure! Bonsai is about the Journey as well as the "finished" tree 😋
Thanks for sharing... As always I love your videos!
Just starting the journey and this is probably the most helpful straightforward video on the growing of multiple seeds subject so thankyou!
Aw nice! I wish you the best in your Bonsai journey Samuel 🤗
I love growing from seed, nice to see someone gets as excited as me when you see them pop through
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Very clear and enjoyable video as usual! Looking forward to see what you’ll be doing with these little guys!
Hey thanks Stefano! 🌱🍁
Having tried literally hundreds of seeds over the last few years I think I now realise it was the soil was the problem. My seeds always rotted. I’m down south in cork so I might give your method a shot this year.
Very helpful. Lot of great tips - especially the bit about brushing them by hand to simulate wine. My father - a former farm boy - taught us to do the same thing. Maybe there's something to that! Thank you! :).
This is great! I just collected a number of seeds this morning on coastal Maine and will try this. Very excited so thank you!
Ohh nice!! Let me know how it goes for you!
Great job on your video. I have a 10 year old maple in a large pot & it’s full of seeds. I will collect them & will try germinating just as you did. I love how excited you were to see the end result. And bless that little lone maple for jumping the gun. 👍
I have a 10 year old maple in my yard too! Im quite new to this though. Do you know how to collect them. And I heard you might have to dry them before planting.
Dude, that was really cool. Thanks
Hey thanks very much!
Great job Adam! You inspired me to give it a try.
Thank you Raymond! I wish you luck growing yours! 😄
Thanks from Canada. Learned a lot.
My Japanese maple has tons of seeds this year. I've gotta try this! I grow tomatoes plants and would never leave the plastic cover over them after germination. The reduced light makes the plant stretch and encourages fungus algae growth. Apparently maples are more resistant to that. Cool!
Great video! Thanks!❤
Thank you Sherry!
Beautiful plants grow
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You are adorable, and you gave me exactly the information I needed. Thank you 🙏
Awe thanks so much!! Happy to help!! 😊🪴
Great video Adam. I love growing from seed. Please keep us updated on how they get on.
Thank you Sam! I will do!!
I’m very new to the hobby and want to start it right and accompany my potential Bonsai from day 1 of its life. Therefore I’m choosing to grow by seed! The information you’re giving and the way you’re explaining your experience and process is of great value for me! I’d like to sincerely thank you for this video :)
Greeting from Germany and cheers!
You can do it!
So interesting and informative. Thanks
Thanks Wendy! 🙂
Damn bro you smashed it really enjoyed this video
Hey thanks so much!
Subscribed. I'm about to work up a game plan myself, and get my seeds germinated. I think I'm going to stratify them though, seeing as summer is upon me. Gonna transcribe this video into a set of directions and get to work! Thank you!
❤ great passion very informative!
Thank you Geoffrey!
Fantastic video Adam. I germinated a tray of Chinese Spruce, Engelmann Spruce and Field Maples last winter/spring. Very rewarding but slow progress as you say. The benefit is having full control of how the tree develops in its early stages.
Hey thanks Andrew! 😊 You are totally right! Getting nice bends in when the tree is nice and flexible is great! Don't have to have the wire on as long either 🤗
Awesome video. ❤
Thank you 😄😄
Buzzin for bonzai thanks man 👊🏻💙🌳
Aw nice!!
Great video! I'm about to stratify a bunch of seeds in the fridge for this spring. My local temperature gets warm then freezes too much to do it outside I think. To save space I'm thinking of layering the seeds in a larger container and transplanting them to the seedling trays when I take them out in spring.
One thing you didn't mention is what you would have done if you found mold halfway through? I assume another spray of the anti-fungal?
Another cool thing about growing from seed is the increased opportunity to create something unique by providing obstacles for the tree to adjust to. There's a lot we can do before they get big enough to wire.
I'm tempted to try putting a net over my Maple seedlings, it's what the Japanese do with young seedlings to put shape into the trunks without using wire. Normally done if you're looking to make Mame but any shape you put in now will not be a bad thing. Also a big fan of hardening seedlings off and exposing them to the weather, definitely helps make them stronger!
Oh nice! That's a great idea Chris!
Fabulous video
Hey thank you!
Super video!
Thanks!
Mine just sprouted from my Ojiichans tree... I'm excited to grow another generation. Thank you for your video 🥺💖
Aw nice one!!
Thursday brutha, thank you for the informative video as well!
Hey! Hope it helps you grow your own maples! 🙂
I collected Maple seeds from a local park last Autumn and stratified them in a ziplock bag in the fridge and planted them outside fairly recently. I reckon I’ve got going on for about 150 seedlings. I’ve got a lot of pricking out to do in the near future 😂. I agree with you, it’s fun to grow your own just for the experience.
Aw nice thats awesome!! You definitely have your work cut out for you now!!
Excellent video, thank you Adam. I'm getting up the nerve to try this for this first time. I'm new to Bonsai, and those that I have are all store-bought. This vid will help me get going creating my own from seed.
Hey thank you Paul! I'm glad you found the video helpful! Starting your own bonsai from seed can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience. It allows you to witness and shape the entire growth process of the tree, from the very beginning. Remember to be patient as the seedlings establish themselves, and provide them with the appropriate care and attention. 🤗
Great information Adam, I'm currently statifying japanese quince seeds in my fridge, fingers crossed a few germinate.
Hey thanks Scott! I hope they germinate for you man!
Thank you for the lovely video I'm very new to bonsai and have decided to start from seed I already know we'll it will take a while but I'm excited nonetheless and appreciate the advice
Ohh nice Joe! Growing from seed is very rewarding! You should create some older starter ones along side your seed growing 😄 I have various videos on how to make Bonsai from garden center material 😄
I’m definitely gonna try this!
Woo! Please let me know how you get on if you do!!
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Awesome video! Im getting my start in bonsai late but have my seeds in the post already! Cant wait to see them grow! Would love to know how these little sprouts have progressed! Thanks for sharing! 🧡
I will have an update on these seedlings in a video soon!
He is so kind, loved it! I did not know they were born green and not red. Thank you.
Thank you 🤗 Do you have any Bonsai?
@@notionbonsai I don’t, but found some seedlings in my yard and intend to take care of them
Hey man, very cool video. Thank you. I am about to plant some seeds now, living in a country that doesn't really get a winter.
A side tip for your vid, next time mix up your potting medium and the moss together in 1 bowl, then fill the little ones.😂 That was an awesome video, very helpful.
A wonderful video. Your enthusiasm is infectious! I will get busy soon with a couple of varieties that I've collected here in northern Italy, and your tips will prove invaluable. (You are personally a very simpatico guy, too.)
Thanks for your kind words!!
This is the first year I have tried seeds and so far I have three shoots - unfortunately I have forgotten what they are! Nothing from the Maples though. A great video Adam and you are right to encourage others to do this as a 'part' of their bonsai journeys. i wish I had started doing this back in 2002 :)
Aw nice one Xavier! You never know the maples might stil pop up! It's never too late to grow from seed man!
I love Japanese Maples. But, I really just wanted to say that hoodie is AMAZING! 🔥🤙
Hey Bob! Thanks for the compliment on my hoodie 🤗 I'm glad you like it! I totally understand your love for Japanese Maples, they are such beautiful trees! Do you have a favorite variety of Japanese maple? 🍁
Great video Adam congratulations on those seedlings.
Yes it’s true for all trees the movement from the wind will strengthen the trees.
Sometimes I won’t be tying my trees in because I think the movement Will also give it a quicker nebari 👍👍👍👍
Thank you Andy! 😊Oh nice! I knew that there was some logic behind that haha! 🌱🌱🌱
You have imparted a lot of good and make sense ideas and tips. I just gathered some seedlings on the ground on our apartment complex yard. I want to save them before the summer season as kids will be playing around and might step on them and die. some of your tips, I can apply. Thank you so much.
Thanks very much! I wish you the best with your seeds and hope you can get them to germinate 🤗
Well done Adam I've had no success with maples so far but have grown, lemons, almonds and a cherry from seed/pips/nut. So great to see your suggestions and methods. Keep growing xx
I hadn’t success so far too, but this year I did! Thank to Jason Harnahan (The Bonsai Garden), I’ve got fresh seeds and it made a difference. I’ve never had success with stratification in the fridge: this year I put a planter like Adam’s outside in the garden exposed to snow, rain, and wind and they are starting to come out right now! Keep trying!
@Stefano Bragaglia that's where mine are got some service trees in same tray. Keep hoping. Xx
Thanks Mandy! I hope you can get some to grow for you with these tips! Also make sure that the seeds you get come from a reliable source!! They may have been too old! Or even picked from the tree too early!
I collected hundreds of Japanese maple seeds from a tree in a local park. I just bunged them all into a couple seed trays with regular compost, and left them out over winter. So far about about 30 have germinated.
Aw nice!! I'm sure you will be able to make great Bonsai with them!
Gracias por el video, muy interesante, saludos desde Colombia.
Gracias por ver! Saludos desde Irlanda!
Nice video dude! I really like the patience in waiting till they've germinated to show us the results. So last year I made a mistake and stratified my maple seeds dry in the fridge. Apparently they need moisture and cold to break down the inhibiting enzyme so i had zero grow 😢 ill try again this winter (im in new zealand so its autumn now)
Thank you Christopher!! Aw damn! Ohh ok!! I wish you luck in growing your seeds!! 😊Let me know if they grow for you!!
Cool video. Id like to see what they look like later
I can post an update next year on these trees! 😁
Thank you you explained some basics that help me understand why I should use that type of soils for seeds. I'm am stubborn unless I understand why. Lol thank you it was so helpful
Hey! Glad it was helpful for you! 😊
amazing video
Thank you very much!
@@notionbonsai Out of curiosity, have you had success with maple seeds purchased online?
Hello again! On another site dedicated to the cultivation of Japanese maples, it was recommended that if your damp seeds get a bit moldy in the fridge, to soak them very briefly - no more than one minute - in a weak solution of bleach (1 part household bleach to 9 parts water), then to rinse them VERY thoroughly, several times, in water that has been boiled and allowed to cool to room temperature. (I put water to boil 10 minutes in my largest pot one evening, leaving it covered during and after; some 24 hours later it was cool enough.) My seeds had been kept in folded paper towels, and after two weeks or so there was a bit of mold on the paper towels. (Perhaps they were too damp.) The anti-mold instructions were simple enough, but I had five bundles to deal with - floaters and non-floaters, seeds from two different places and different varieties of Japanese maple, different times of collection (end of June and end of October - I didn't realize that June is way too soon, but we will see).
I wanted to give them all a fighting chance at life. But I wanted to do the bleaching and rinsing of them all together, and found a good way to save time on this step without mixing the seeds all up again. Each group - which varied from 16 seeds to 50 or so - I enclosed in a plastic mesh bag, with a tiny label inside indicating the group. Of course it has to be a fine mesh, or the seeds will slip right out. Don't bother with the potato and onion bags. The best bags I found - I had them on hand - are from bags of garlic, with a mesh of no more than 2mm. I threw all my batches in the same pint jar (50cl), and after the bleaching, I rinsed them all simultaneously, maybe ten times, in the sterilized water, using a small pot (which I had sterilized along with the water) as a ladle, shaking well and letting stand a few minutes, then changing the rinse water again. Now the seeds are in bags of slightly damp vermiculite, in the fridge, and I'm hoping for the best.
(Speaking of notions, many of you will know Leadbelly's immortal song, "Good Night, Irene", which goes in part "sometimes I take a great notion..." This is also the source of the title for Ken Kesey's fine novel, "Sometimes a Great Notion". Sorry for the digression, but everything is related!)
Top!!😊
In the cannabis world we use fans to not only cool off the leafs but also to strengthen there stalk/trunk. It 100% works to let any plant or tree to move slightly to help. Silica also helps to strengthen the trunk
Ahh nice Mat! Thanks for letting me know! 🙂
Thankyou!!!!!!
Can we get a 2024 update on these little guys?! Great videos, keep up the good work!
Hey! There will be an update on these tomorrow!
Thanks for the video. I started with a kit in november with 5 different seeds. After the stratification/germination I've planted them and I allready have 2 little seedling in 2 different pots. A spruce and a albizia. But what do i do now? Do I repot or do I keep them in the smal pot? Thanks for the help and looking forward to the net movie
Great video Adam how long would you stratify the seeds for before bringing them out if you were doing it in the warmer months?
Thank you.
Hey thanks for watching Gloria!
Interesting.
😊Thanks for watching Dan!
Great video. I am on the same journey so will be interesting to see how you get on 👍
Aw awesome! 🍁😊Maples still look so pretty even when they are seedlings!!
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It was nice ❤
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I love growing from seed. I also know I've lost so many seedlings!!
It's a cool idea to use the fines from your akadama. Yes, it's expensive, but it's still a cool idea.
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So, I've got about 20 seeds currently in the refrigerator. I've got them in exposed shale, watering with about 2 table spoons (~30ml) of water weekly. They are covered in little loaf tins with a tall lid. Should I stop watering them?
This was awesome and well put together. Thank you so much 😊 can we see an update as the saplings grow?
Thanks so much Kenneth! I'll be using these seedlings for projects in future videos! You can also see updates on all of my trees on my Instagram @notionbonsai 🤗
Great video!!! One of my favorite acer instructionals.
Question: Is it necessary to dry the seeds out prior to the water soak?
Thanks Carlos! It is generally not necessary to dry the seeds before the water soak. In fact, for many tree species, including acer (maple), it is beneficial to start the germination process with fresh seeds. The water soak helps to hydrate the seeds and initiate the germination process. However, it's important to note that different tree species may have specific requirements for seed treatment, so it's always a good idea to research and follow the recommended guidelines for the particular species you are working with. Some seeds may require scarification (scratching the seed coat) or stratification (exposing to cold temperatures) to enhance germination. Hope this helps! 🤗
I've just planted some oaks, looking forward to seeing how they come on
Awesome! Oaks grow everywhere over here! Do you know what kind of oak you planted?
very good hope you have a nice day
Hey thanks Harry! You too!! 😊
Nice info. Hope all of them live for ever. ❤
You didnt share how many seed were there and how many survived.
Спасибо за видео. Собираюсь тоже проращивать семена красного японского клена.
Howdi, What akadama do you use? looks at lots small particle size and a lot darker? Good job on the vids!
Hi Adam love your video on maple seeds I have a question? You did place them in your green house how did they get snow on them? Did you remove them from the green house part of the winter? Tku dj.
I'm in Northern Nevada and it's winter here.
I have a maple tree that ive noticed a bunch of seeds on. could I pick them off and do this? or should I wait for them to develop more and naturally fall off before collecting?
Appreciate the information
Well done great job
Would the process be the same for seeds that are purchased online ? Ie ; not fresh or stored seeds
Thank you I see all plant growers in greenhouse pet the plants thank you for explaining why they do that
I wondered the same also!! 😄
Hi Adam, new fan here. Would you mind sharing the ratios for the seeding soil? I enjoyed watching, thanks for sharing.
At what point do you clean the seeds in the solution? Can I use a solution of peroxide and water to clean them? Thank you for your very helpful video.
Hi . Could you let me know where i could buy that seed tray. I like the double skin and individual sections and lid i just cant find one the same . Thanks and love the vid
Good stuff. Is there a further video on these seedlings?
There will be one coming soon!!
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I have a Japanese maple in the backyard. Is it possible to harvest seeds from it? And if so around what time can I do that and how long should I dry them before planting?
Looks so much like cannabis, that's why this maple is my favorite.
I'm at a location now that has one growing outside so before I leave for home I'm going to collect a bag of the seeds but I really want to try and take cuttings from it too
I tried stratifying japanese maple seeds in the fridge before but failed spectacularly! Dont know if the seeds were bad or if i did something wrong. I collected the seeds from a maple not far from my apartment at the time.
I also find it very satisfying to grow trees from seed, and if youre not aiming to get a super big bonsai it dont have to take that much more time either befor you can start working on it :)
thanks for the video! will try my luck with japanese maple seeds again soon!
I hope you can get them to grow! Dont stop trying! 🙂
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Terimakasih temanku! Salam dari Irlandia! 🤗🌳
@@notionbonsai siap sodaraku sukses selalu😊😊😊
I sow a bunch every year but I just spread them into a seed tray and just leave them over winter. The only concern is birds, squirrels and others get into the soil to mess every thing up.
I get fairly good results without any real effort; no fancy soil mix, incubation cover, etc... just let nature do it's thing.
As a bonsai enthusiast you need to grow a few trees from seed and cuttings, it's all part of the process. Keep it up.
Aw nice William! 😊 Gotta find a way to keep them birds and squirrels away!!
@@notionbonsai Had some success this year with a skip find which was a large perspex sheet that I placed over a large growbag.
@@BillyBobJoeSnr Awesome!! If it works, It works!
When you say in hindsight you could have used a different substrate, what could you have used?
Maybe some horticultural sand with some perlite 😄 Would have been cheaper!
He way I do it is the more natural way, get your seeds put them in whatever compost you have, use a simular type of propagator, put them in a shelter spot for the winter, then move them into the greenhouse in the spring. When July, August comes it's back outside in a shelter spot till established, it's a more natural prosess. If they live they live if they die they die, my success rate is great,. I planted 25 very dry maple seeds off of ebay last year and got 23 Seedlings doing great!
I just finished up an experiment for my undergrad thesis where I had cuttings in the exact same brand of cell tray
Oh nice!! What was the experiment?
@@notionbonsai The working title of my thesis is "Ulex europaeus (gorse) as a potential subject for bonsai" which may change to "shows potential as a subject for bonsai" depending on the results of the primary experiment. The experiment with cuttings was to test the ease of clonal propagation for genetic preservation (e.g. good leaf types or AUX1 mutants or whatever). It actually went really badly due to a number of factors- only 4 of 72 had roots once taken out of the media, although only 2 actually died.
i was planning on doing the same thing, it seems the seeds you got were already removed from their samara protection, am I correct?
Hi Adam!
Thank you so much for all your videos.
I still have a question: we have November now. Can I stratify the seeds of plants outdoor as you show it if our temperature is not that low (rare lower than -5)? Or is it better to put them to the frigerator wirh -18🥶. Maybe it is too cold?
Nice greetings😊
Eva
I'd bet they'd germinate in spring if you've left them outside in moist soil over the winter. -5°C should be enough though.
@@Tony.795Thank you for the answer. I will try it outdoor. We have -7 in Westfalia right now🤗🤗 cold winter, you know😉😄
It’s always worthwhile germinating and growing trees from seeds but do so along side having more mature trees to look after as otherwise you will have nothing to do while waiting for your seeds to grow and may well grow bored and disillusioned with the idea of bonsai.
My advice: get yourself small bonsai trees from a garden centre or supermarket and also look at developing nursery plants into bonsai which is a lot of fun. Grow seeds in addition to that to give yourself future bonsai material to work on. 👍
Hi Jason! This is great advice! 😊 I completely agree with your advice of having a mix of both mature trees and newly germinated seeds. While growing trees from seeds can be a rewarding experience, it can take a long time for them to reach maturity and it can be disheartening to have nothing to work on in the meantime.
Hi Adam First of all congrats for your hairs they're so beautiful ❤, congrats also on your results. I know we are already late with season but I'm wondering if Is there any way to force stratification, to reduce time and get sprouts of seedlings in One week? Maybe putting twice the seeds in the freezer to simulate some frost May help reducing the germination process? Second question how long dry seeds May stay viable? I see seeds from 2021 online for sale, Is two years too much in order to get germination? Thanks for your help ❤ l'ora of love marco
Hey Marco! 😄 Thank you for the kind words! Unfortunately, there is no way to force stratification and get sprouts of seedlings in one week. Stratification is a necessary process to break the dormancy of certain seeds and promote germination, and it usually takes several weeks to a few months, depending on the species. Freezing seeds may help to simulate winter conditions and speed up the stratification process, but it is still unlikely to result in germination in just one week.
The viability of dry seeds depends on several factors, including the species of the plant, the conditions under which the seeds were stored, and the age of the seeds. Generally, most tree and shrub seeds can remain viable for several years if stored properly in a cool, dry place. However, the longer the seeds are stored, the lower the germination rate may become. Seeds from 2021 should still be viable for germination, but it may be best to purchase seeds from a reputable seller to ensure their quality and viability. 🙂 Hope this helps!!