Maple Tree Seeds

Maple ( Acer ) Seeds

Note: These seeds need to be cold statified before sowing. We recommend using the Seedman's Cold Stratification Kits for cold stratification.
Tips for propagation by Seed: Most acer seeds often take one to two years to germinate because of an immature embryo and a hardened seed coat. To reduce the waiting period, scarify the seed, then cold stratify for 30 days, then place in damp peat at a temperature of 80 to 90°F for four to five months by which the seed should began to germinate. Place the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

TRZ165 Tartar Maple ( Acer tataricum )

Acer tataricum, more commonly known as Tatar Maple or Tatarian Maple - is a resilient, deciduous shrub or tree that thrives even in harsh conditions. Originally found in central and southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia, this vibrant species can now be sighted as far as Russia, Japan, and North America.
It blooms with whitish-green flowers from May till June and proudly bears pairs of red samaras that mature in the late summer through early autumn. Tatar maple grows up to a height of 15-40 ft and boasts of thin, pale brown bark which becomes charmingly fissured on mature plants. The leaves of this species are simple and broadly ovate, displaying an unmissable matte green hue that pairs wonderfully with the pink-tinged, slender leaf petioles. In autumn, it puts on an alluring display of red foliage, making it a fantastic addition to any garden.
Acer tataricum is well-adapted to different soil types- from sandy to loamy and heavy clay soils- and pH levels. It exhibits an extraordinary tolerance for climatic extremes, thereby able to withstand hot, cold, and dry weather conditions. Making it a favorite for adding visual appeal to backyards, parks, and shelterbelts. This heartily versatile maple, with its lush foliage and weather-resistant properties, the Acer tataricum is sure to make an enriching addition to any landscape. Zones 3-8.

Image:Alexxx Malev from Taganrog, Russia, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

ACER92 Purple Leaf Japanese Maple ( Acer atropurpureum )

Exceptional landscape or Japanese garden planting. An eye-catching specimen with exceptional foliage. This is a delightful small tree with gracefully branched stems that hold beautiful, palmate, red-purple leaves. The stunning foliage holds its color well throughout summer, then turns a brilliant red in fall. It grows up to 30 feet in height and 20 feet in spread. It can be planted in zones 5 to 8. Prefers full to partial sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Image: By Photo by David J. Stang [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons

ACER10 Trident Maple ( Acer buergerianum )

The trident maple is a very popular species for bonsai, due to its small, three-lobed leaves, a readily-thickening trunk, and thick, gnarly roots which adapt well to root-over-rock style. A small tree, the trident maple usually grows only to 20 ft. in nature with yellow blooms in early Spring. Hardiness Range: 5A - 9A, Mature Height Outside: 25' to 50' / 7.60m to 15.20m Outside Requirements: prefers partial shade or partial sun to full sun; soil should be moist.

Image: By KENPEI (KENPEI's photo) [GFDL, CC-BY-SA-3.0 or CC BY-SA 2.1 jp], via Wikimedia Commons

D7865 Japanese Maple ( Acer palmatum )

Green leafed, upright Japanese Maple widely used as a landscape specimen in Japanese gardens. Hardy to zone 5, grows to 30 ft. tall, but can be grown as an interesting container plant when young.

Image: By Ftlombardo [CC BY 3.0], from Wikimedia Commons

ACER66 Red Maple ( Acer rubrum )

A small to large tree often planted as an ornamental with notable variation in size and form depending on its site. While this tree may attain a height of 120' and grow 5' in diameter under ideal conditions, it more commonly grows 40'-50' in height with diameters of 1 1/2' - 2 1/2'. It has a narrow or rounded compact crown, and due to prolific sprouting, this tree often grows in clumps of stems from one stump. It also occurs as a single boled tree. The Red maple is a native American tree found throughout the eastern United States from the Atlantic ocean to the prairies, from South Florida to Canada. Although it is most commonly found on moist bottomlands or in swamps, it also occurs in drier soils. This versitile tree is suitable for shade as an ornamental, with the added bonus of adding spring and fall color. Known as soft maple to the forest products trade, red maple lumber is used in the furniture industry and smaller trees are also used to make high quality paper.
Suitable for zones 4-9, this handsome shade tree displays red coloring during different seasons of the year. It has the distinction of having the greatest north to south distribution of all trees on the east coast. Pioneers once made ink and cinnamon-brown and black dyes from an extract of the bark. Red maple is prized as an ornamental shade tree because of its rapid growth, highly colored flowers and fruit and spectacular fall colors.