Quantity: 10 bulk seeds/per bag. The red maple (acer rubrum) grows naturally in forests throughout most of the eastern united states. In fall, its leaves turn bright red, making it an attractive ornamental tree as well. Its seeds sprout readily but don’t always thrive if you plant them directly in the ground. “first year survival generally is low, and survivors may show poor growth rate and form, ” according to an article on acer rubrum by russell s. Walters and harry w. Seedlings grown in containers for eight weeks and then transplanted in the ground showed higher survival rates. Fill a 6-inch-diameter or larger flower pot with potting soil for each tree you want to grow. Plant three or four seeds near the center of the pot, 1/4 to 1 inch deep. Plant the whole wing, called a samara. You don’t need to remove the seed from its papery covering. Water the potting soil so it’s evenly moist and place the pot in a location at room temperature. Check the pot daily or every other day, and water it lightly if the surface becomes dry. The seeds should sprout within a week. Set the pot in a sunny area and continue to water it as necessary to keep the soil slightly moist. Thin out the weakest seedlings and discard them, leaving one strong seedling in the pot. Transplant the seedling into the ground in early fall.The item “Heirloom 10 Seeds Red maple Scarlet maple Acer rubrum Bonsai Tree Shrub Seeds” is in sale since Saturday, April 11, 2015. This item is in the category “Home & Garden\Yard, Garden & Outdoor Living\Flowers, Trees & Plants\Bonsai\Seeds”. The seller is “seedarea” and is located in default, default. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Hong Kong
Tags: acer, bonsai, heirloom, maple, rubrum, scarlet, seeds, shrub, tree
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