How Do You Grow Japanese Red Maple Tree Seeds?
Japanese red maple trees add vivid color and beauty to any landscape design. Although gardening centers and nurseries sell these attractive speciments, growing them from seed provides an interesing and inexpensive alternative. Start these trees from seeds and watch them grow into majestic, mature specimens in your own yard. Collect the ripened seeds from mature Japanese red maple trees. Select healthy specimens for your donors. Look for trees that display uniform growth and color. Avoid gathering seeds from weak and diseased trees. Begin looking for these seeds in the fall. The seeds turn from green to brown as they mature. Pull the seeds gently to remove them from the parent tree. Seeds that come off easily are ready to harvest. Remove the small wing section from each seed after plucking. Sort through your harvested seeds, removing damaged and broken ones from your collection. Place your healthy seeds in a small paper bag and store in a cool, dry location, such as a basement or refrig
