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hairmetal4ever

tree seed viability over time

hairmetal4ever
11 years ago

Has anyone here successfully grown trees from purchased seed? I�ve found a couple companies, Schumacher�s and Sheffield�s specifically, who sell tree seeds.

However, lots of trees from what I know, have seeds with a VERY short shelf life, yet, Sheffield�s in particular is selling Oak acorns and maple and conifer seeds that are several years old�among other trees as well. Would these even germinate??

I'm specifically interested in:

Sugar Maple
Red Maple
Several oaks (white and red)
Metasequoia
Taxodium
Cedrus

The seeds they sell are anywhere from 2012 crops to as far back as 2006. I am not sure of the viability. Even if viability is low, I can buy larger quantities, if there is a reasonable chance.

Are there extra steps to take when compared to "fresh" seed?

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