Maple Tree Seeds - Korean
(Acer pseudo-sieboldianum) Perennial. Zones 4 - 9.
Native range—Northeastern China. Korea. Very cold hardy and compact. Leaves can change to vibrant colours in the Fall—green, red, orange and yellow. A beautiful centerpiece, putting on a yearly show. Mature trees grow to 15-20 feet.
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GROWING INSTRUCTIONS ** Difficult
For best results sow seeds outdoors in Fall. If sowing indoors…
SEED PRETREATMENT: Soak seeds for 48 hours, start with hot tap water. Replace water after 24 hours. After soaking, mix seeds with a moistened grow medium equal to 3-4 times seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray/cells 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/germination.
POST-STRATIFICATION: Sow stratified seeds 1/4” deep. Seeds prefer soil temperatures of 10-15°C for germination.
GERMINATION: When all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 90-180 days.
How To Start Your Tree Seeds
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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.