Plant a Sugar Maple Tree
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There are two important steps to complete before planting your Sugar Maple tree seeds. First, moisture is needed to trigger germination. Second, a dormancy period of cold temperature, known as cold stratification.
Place seeds in a container with warm water and leave them in the water for about 24 hours.
Next use a soilless mixture for starting seeds, or sand and vermiculite, or a potting mix, moisten with water and place in a sandwich bag or a container with a lid. Mixture should be moist not soggy. The bag should not be sealed. Poke holes or leave partially open for air.
Place the seeds inside the mix and refrigerate for about 90 days (8-12 weeks). Check occasionally to see if seeds are starting to sprout.
After the required time seeds can be planted.
OUTDOORS: plant in a sheltered spot in the ground after the risk of frost has passed. Water immediately. If sowing outdoors use extra seeds as not all will germinate and if possible, select a spot that will get full sun.
INDOORS: plant seeds in a medium-sized pot in a warm location, under artificial light or by a window.
If using a pot to grow the seedlings, transplant individual seedlings to their own larger containers such as gallon pots when the first true maple-shaped leaves develop. The tree can grow in the large container until planting to a permanent location or remain in the container as a bonsai.
Sugar Maple grows at a slow to medium pace, eventually reaching over 20m and 30m in very mature trees with a spread of around 15m in a dense crown which will provide great shade in the summer season and a colorful display in the fall, one of its best features.
If the seeds are to be used later, keep refrigerated in their packaging for long-term storage. For additional germination support, you can email: contact@treeseeds.ca
