Acer rubrum: Red Maple Seeds

Zone: 3 Grows to: 100 ft. Dense foliage, profuse small red flowers in April. Native to eastern United States. More cold hardy than Acer platanoides (Norway maple) and faster growing. Brilliant scarlet fall color. How To Start These Seeds: Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours Stratification: Cold stratify for 30 days Germination: Sow seed 1/8 inch deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed Other: Natural fall sowing in mulched beds Seed Count Per Packet: This packet contains 40 hand-sorted, high-quality seeds. If refrigerated upon receipt, these seeds can be stored for up to a year before you decide to use them.