Cherry Blossom Seeds - Sakura Bonsai Tree

How to grow a cherry blossom tree from seed:

1. Pour warm water over the seeds and let them sit for 24 hours. Wrap seeds in a paper towel soaked with 1 part peroxide/5 parts water. Keep moist in a zip lock bag and cold-stratify in the fridge for 60-90 days.
2. Transplant sprouts immediately. Plant remaining seeds after 90 days in pots w/seed starting mix. Japanese Cherry trees have long tap roots, so make sure the pot is fairly deep (unless kept as a bonsai or small ornamental tree). Place in warm indirect sunlight and keep moist. Germination will occur in 2-8 weeks, although rarely a seed will remain in dormancy until the following year. Be patient and don't discard your seeds prematurely!
3. Transplant into bigger pots as needed, or plant outdoors once established after last frost. Protect during the first few winters.

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