Samaras

Does anyone know a good time to collect samaras? Is there any info on planting the samaras- stratification, type of media, etc? Any info and references would be helpful. Thanks a bunch!!

 

Have a look here
http://www.fujiyamagarden.com/seedhelp.html

 

There's a thread called "Maple seeds won't sprout" at the top of this (The Genus Acer) forum with some good info. here - http://www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=11439

Also in J.D. Vertrees book Japanese Maples, 3rd ed. there's a section on growing trees from seed.

And if you decide to try to grow some, good luck! :-)

 

Before they get hard and brown.

 

whisk4ey,

Thanks for those instructions. Very nice. Could you tell me who your friend is in Tennessee that grows the seedlings? I'm looking for some rootstock for grafting, and I live in TN.


Thanks!

K4

 

K4 ... the friend mentioned is a friend of Brad Elmores, not mine. I haven't seen Elmore about here for some considerable time. Maybe something has happened to him? Anybody know?

 

Hi,
I emailed Elmore a couple weeks ago and have not heard anything. Not sure if he just quit using this forum.

K4,
I have ordered my acer palmatum rootstock from Heritage Seedlings. There price for them vary depending on the amount of your order.