Samaras

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  1. sarahatbernheim

    sarahatbernheim Active Member Maple Society

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    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!!
     
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  2. whis4ey

    whis4ey Well-Known Member 10 Years

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  3. prairiestyle

    prairiestyle Active Member Maple Society 10 Years

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    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! :-)
     
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  4. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Before they get hard and brown.
     
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    Kaitain4 Well-Known Member Maple Society 10 Years

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    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
     
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  6. whis4ey

    whis4ey Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    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?
     
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  7. Acer palmatum 'Crazy'

    Acer palmatum 'Crazy' Active Member Maple Society 10 Years

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    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.
     
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