



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. 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.
Thin out the weakest seedlings and discard them, leaving one strong seedling in the pot. Transplant the seedling into the ground in early fall. Available, 10 or more than 10 items in one order will be.
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Tags: acer, bonsai, heirloom, maple, rubrum, scarlet, seeds, shrub, tree
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