{"product_id":"acer-palmatumthunb","title":"Maple Tree ()","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAcer palmatum\u003c\/em\u003e Thunb. (Original species \/ Green Maple)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAliases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Maple, Smooth Japanese Maple, Green Maple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeedling Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapindaceae, Acer - Deciduous small tree \/ Ornamental foliage tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e1. Variety Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Morphology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous small tree with an elegant, umbrella-shaped crown; branchlets are fine and hairless, green or purple; leaves are palmately 7–9 deep lobes, lobes are oblong-lanceolate with doubly serrated edges. \u003cstrong\u003eLeaf color is bright emerald green in spring and summer, turning to vivid orange-red or crimson in autumn.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers and Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple flowers in terminal cymes (April–May); samaras are purple-red when young, turning yellowish-brown when mature (September–October).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate tender green in spring → thick emerald shade in summer → red leaves covering branches in autumn → ancient wood silhouette in winter; it is a world-renowned autumn foliage tree species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2. Ecological Habits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers light shade, highly shade-tolerant; avoid intense direct sunlight (western exposure), as leaves easily scorch under strong light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers loose, fertile, well-drained acidic to neutral humus soil; avoid waterlogging and saline-alkali soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Relatively cold-hardy (can overwinter in open fields in the Yellow River basin and further south); slow growth rate, relatively few pests and diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e3. Engineering Application Scenarios\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourtyard Landscape:\u003c\/strong\u003e A core plant for Chinese and Japanese style courtyards, often paired with ornamental stones, moss, and cascading water to create a Zen atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForest Edge Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used as a skeleton tree species for forest edge landscapes, combined with Red Maple, Dissectum Maple, and evergreen trees to enrich the skyline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBonsai Creation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous stems that are easy to shape make it an ideal material for high-end bonsai creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e4. Seedling Quality Indicators (Example - Engineering Specimen\/Container Seedling)\u003c\/h2\u003e5. Planting and Maintenance Key Points\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best from leaf fall to before budding (November to March of the following year); container seedlings can be planted year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune diseased, dry, and overcrowded branches during the dormant period annually; focus on maintaining a natural and elegant posture, avoid aggressive topping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and Fertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers moist conditions; replenish water timely during dry periods; apply organic fertilizer in spring, and control water and nitrogen after autumn to facilitate the transition to red leaf color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hyc-common-markdown__table-wrapper isDark\" data-has-scroll=\"false\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStem Diameter \/ DBH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 1 cm \/ 2 cm \/ 3 cm (graded as requested)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–80 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrown Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 30-60 cm, full and symmetrical crown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBranching Point\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoot Ball Specs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-8 times DBH, standard packing, intact roots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Autumn Field Nursery Base","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45232659333229,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1727\/7293\/files\/acer-palmatumthunb.png?v=1783517178","url":"https:\/\/virturaintl.com\/products\/acer-palmatumthunb","provider":"Autumn Field Nursery Base","version":"1.0","type":"link"}