Name: Red Maple Tree Seeds Scientific Name: Acer rubrum Hardiness zone: 3 through 9 plant height: 40-70 feet Light requirements: full sun to part shade Soil & water preferences: grows well well-drained soils.
Growing Instructions:
1. Scarification: Soak in water for 24 hours
2. stratification: Cold stratification for 30 days. Check every two weeks to make sure seeds are moist and that seeds are not molding.
If there is a sign of mold, seeds should be soaked in 3:2 parts of water bleach then rinsed with clean water and put back into cold stratification.
My zoysia grass suffered over the winter and I went on a limb to buy a few small bags of seed to repair some bald spots in my lawn. Much to my surprise the seed is coming out after a week and I am expecting wonderful results. Happy camper.