STUNNING RED LEAF: Red maple are a sight to see. Red leaves are beautiful and an iconic sign of the change of the seasons. 50+ Seeds EASY TO GROW: Planting instructions and a video link are included. Cold stratification is benefical to optimal germination. CZ GRAIN GUARANTEE: Buy with confidence from CZ Grain. You get authentic Japanese Maple Tree seeds. Satisfaction Guaranteed. GROWING TIPS: All Natural Soil Like CZ Grain Soil, or Fox Farms Ocean Forest Soil is very good soil! GROW OR GIFT: Great gift for any bonsai or plant lover, can be grown outoors. Bonsai is very theraputic.Christmas or birthday present. Acer is a genus of trees and shrubs commonly known as maples. The genus is placed in the family Sapindaceae. There are approximately 132 species, most of which are native to Asia, with a number also appearing in Europe, northern Africa, and North America.