Oak Tree Seeds - Scarlet Oak
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(Quercus coccinea) Perennial. Zone 4. Native range—Eastern USA. Fagaceae (Beech) Family.
A grand and elegant tree known for its brilliant Fall colour, with its glossy green leaves turning scarlet red. Trees can grow 50-70 feet tall, moderately quick with a rate of 1-2 feet/year (under best conditions). Acorns start producing after 20 years. Scarlet Oak trees are host plants for hundreds of caterpillar and butterfly species. Tolerates a wide range of soil types and windy conditions well. Shade intolerant.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
For best results, sow seeds outdoors in the Fall. Shade, mulch and protection from rodents is needed outdoors. If starting indoors…
SEED PRETREATMENT: Soak seeds in water for 24 hours. Then, mix seeds with moistened soil 4x seed volume. Place in a plastic bag or container.
STRATIFICATION: 90 days cold/moist (5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator, preferably in a veggie crisper. Inspect periodically for even moisture, don’t let seeds dry out during stratification period.
POST-STRATIFICATION: Sow stratified seeds 1-2” deep. Alternating soil temperatures during the day (warmer than 20 °C) and night (cooler than 20°C) can help germination. Water evenly.
GERMINATION: When all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 45 days.
Stratifying Seeds Naturally Outdoors in the Fall
How to Stratify Tree Seeds Indoors
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Available direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki / Nova Scotia.