FREE: 25 Maple tree seeds

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25 Maple tree seeds, freshly gather May 2015.


Other Names: Sugar Maple, Hard Maple, Rock Maple
Zone: 3 to 8
Growth Rate: Slow-Medium
Plant Type: Medium-Large size deciduous tree
Family: Aceraceae
Native Range: Eastern North America
Height: 40 to 80 feet
Spread: 30 to 60 feet
Shape: Upright oval when younger. Large, dense and rounded crown when mature.
Bloom Time: April
Bloom Color: Greenish
Flower/Fruit: small yellowish green flowers, before leaves in April followed by samaras, 1" to 1.75" inches long as a pair they form a horseshoe shape
Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade
Fall Color: Very Showy; Brilliant yellow, orange and red
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Medium
Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers fertile, slightly acidic soil. Shade tolerant.
Culture: The limbs of Sugar Maple are usually strong and not susceptible to wind damage. The bark forms attractive bright gray plates which stand out especially during the winter. Roots are often shallow and reach the surface at an early age, even in sandy soil. Plant in an area where grass below it will not need to be mowed so the roots will not be damaged by the mower. A variety of birds use the tree for food, nesting and cover and the fruits are especially popular with squirrels.
Uses: Excellent specimen tree for the lawn or parks. May be used as a street tree as long as it can be located on a street and in a location where road salt, soil compaction and pollution will not be significant problems.




Sowing Acer saccharumSeeds:
Cold stratification and moisture enhance germination.
Scarify: Soak in water 24 Hours
Stratify: Cold 90-120 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium.
Germination: Sow 1/2” Deep