Acer saccharum: Sugar Maple Seeds

Zone: 3 Grows to: 60-100 ft. An ideal sturdy shade tree. Largest of the native maples with fabulous yellow to scarlet fall color. Maple sugar producer. How To Start These Seeds: Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours Stratification: Cold stratify for 90 days Germination: Sow seed 3/8 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.