Acer circinatum Seed Propagation

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    mcroteau1969 Active Member 10 Years

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    Greetings,

    Any suggestions as to the most successful method for growing Acer circinatum, Vine Maple, from seed?
     
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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    From the excellent Gardening with Native Plants of the Pacific Northwest by Arthur Kruckeberg:

     
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    mcroteau1969 Active Member 10 Years

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    Thank you very much for your help!

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    The seedlings are here - now what?!

    Well, thanks to Daniel's help I have about 15 Acer circinatum seedlings (with cotyledons and a set of leaves) growing in my cold frame. I would like to grow them in pots for a year (or two?) until I'm ready to transplant a few of them in my yard.

    Can anyone suggest a formula for a good mixture of container growing media?

    Should I use 2 gal pots or should I use a smaller pot and transplant when the seedlings are bigger? I should also mention I don't have a greenhouse and my coldframes are small ... would it be OK to leave these outside in the open or should I place them under the canopy of the tall Doug-firs in our yard?

    Michael
     
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