Acer griseum: Paperbark Maple Seeds

Zone: 4 to 8Grows to: 20-30 ft. Can be a little tricky to grow from seed, but very rewarding. A beautiful small tree with great individuality and brilliant red fall foliage. Lovely rich reddish brown peeling bark stands out wonderfully in a winter landscape. A wonderful specimen tree. Paperbark Maple likes full to partial sun and well-drained, humus-rich soil with a pH of 5-7. Needs lots of moisture. How To Start These Seeds:Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hoursStratification: Warm stratify for 120 days, cold stratify for 120 daysGermination: Sow seed 3/8 inch deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed Seed Count Per Packet:This packet contains 25 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.