Common maple. Acer platanoides L. Seeds.

Common maple. Acer platanoides L. Seeds.

A large, beautiful tree, reaching a height of 30.

The crown is wide. The bark is brownish-gray, darker in older trees, scaly. The bark of young shoots is reddish-brown, shiny.

. Flowers are greenish-yellow, in fairly dense shield-shaped inflorescences on the side branches.

In nature, it is found in mixed forests in fertile broad-leaved forests, on riverbank slopes and in ravines. Solitary trees also in the cultivated landscape. Often planted in alleys and parks.

Contrary to the belief that maples grow in wet places, it is true that maples do not like standing water. Therefore, maples like to grow on riverbanks where there is no standing water.

Maples are excellent, fast-growing decor in any area. Shade in summer, a fantastic color accent in autumn. In addition, maple is very unpretentious in cultivation. In super-dry places, it can grow, but the trunk and branches will be smaller.

In April, along with the unfolding of leaves, maples bloom with small, honey-scented, greenish-yellow flowers, which are collected in bunches. Some of them fall off and are used to make maple flower tea, but some turn into interesting double wings at the beginning of autumn, which children tend to glue to their noses. The light, hard wood of this tree is used in carpentry, the manufacture of musical instruments and the manufacture of ritual objects.

Maples grow quickly, but do not live a particularly long life, rarely exceeding 150 years of age. This tree has a strong root system, which holds it firmly in the ground and does not interfere with the coexistence of plants growing nearby and at the foot of the tree, so some planting groups of shade-loving or partial shade-loving plants can be formed around the maples.

Energetically, maple is a very friendly and friendly tree, endowed with strong feminine energy. It is both gentle and cooling, bringing joy and justice, introducing harmony and order.

Maple is a good backyard tree, because it, as if by invisible hands, organizes the information field around itself so that it is appropriate for the well-being of the home and family. Sometimes maple is called a money tree, but it should be noted that its energy helps to attract resources that come in an ecological way - in accordance with the order and compatibility of the world and one's soul.

The circle of energies around this tree circles calmly, neatly, forming a correct egg-shaped structure. Maple sounds clear and bright, even if we do not hear these vibrations with our ears, sitting in the shade of a maple, they permeate and purify us.

After contact with a maple, the will to live increases, hopes awaken and thoughts are organized.

Maple is very good at cleansing and rejuvenating the entire body, promoting blood circulation, helping to regulate blood sugar levels and improving metabolism. The best tea for oral use is the flower or seed wing tea, but the leaves can also be brewed into tea – they are delicious, with a slightly warming effect. Maple can be safely added to various mixed teas to improve the taste. It is recommended for cases of weak heart and slow digestion, as well as for those suffering from hormonal disorders. This is one of the herbal teas that can be used daily for a long time by any person, because it has not been observed to have any side effects – it performs its healing action exactly as much as each person needs.

Sowing:

Seeds require stratification: they are kept in the refrigerator for 3-4 months at a temperature of +4...+5 °C. Can be sown in a pot, in late autumn or winter and planted in a larger pot in spring.

Sprouts need ventilation, avoid overwatering and dry soil.

Seeds in a package of 3 pcs.