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what do newly sprouted redbud seedlings look like?

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Posted by vrehappy 8 (My Page) on
Sat, Aug 15, 09 at 11:19

I've been trying to start redbuds from seed. I will recognize the sprouts once they are about 1 foot high (seen them everywhere, but in my own yard), but not sure I can distinguish newly sprouted redbuds from weeds. Can someone describe what I should be looking for in sprouts 2-3 inches high?

Thanking everyone in advance for his or her assistance.

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  • Posted by morz8 Z8 Wa coast (My Page) on
    Sat, Aug 15, 09 at 13:24

What are you doing with the seeds? If not sowing outdoors where mother nature supplies the range of temperatures needed to break down seed coat, break dormancy - Cercis: nick seed, pour hot water over and soak 24 hrs, sow 2-3 months @ 40F, move to 70ºF for germination in addtional 30-90 days.

Photo here that shows both the seed leaves and first true leaves.

Here is a link that might be useful: Cercis seedlings

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The seedlings are very easy to recognize. Even the first tiny leaves are the typical heart shape and in medium to bright light almost always show significant reddish tints on the leaf and petioles. They form a tap root at a very early age so that a 4" tall seedling may often have a 8-10" deep tap root making them a real PITA to remove if you don't catch them early. If you have a redbud tree anywhere in the area, unless you are in a very arid region you will have hundreds of seedlings up to 100 yards or more from the tree.

George

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