"Cuckoo" maples

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  1. AlainK

    AlainK Renowned Contributor Forums Moderator Maple Society 10 Years

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    We all know that when we plant seeds, it can take two years before they germinate.

    I found these in pots where I planted seedlings last year, or even 2 years ago. They were probably from a batch of mixed seeds, and when the wings of the samaras are gone, somme seeds are very small and can look like grains of sand. And it's hard to keep a record of everything you plant.

    The first one a sort of red dissectum, the second one (and the third one) at the foot of what I think is Acer oliverianum. :

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    Great seedlings Alain, but excuse me for being a bit thick. But why Cuckoo maples? I'm intrigued!!
     
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    AlainK Renowned Contributor Forums Moderator Maple Society 10 Years

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    Because cuckoos lay their eggs in other birds' nests.
     
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    Lol of course...
     

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