Acer saccharinum

Seeds Type

Recalcitrant, that is to say seeds that cannot withstand desiccation and temperatures below freezing point; therefore cannot be stored in a cool, dry place for several months.

For germination you may...

1. proceed directly to sowing, without subjecting the seeds to any prior treatment.

Scarification : No scarification needed.
Stratification : No stratification needed.
Seedlings : Sow the winged seeds by broadcasting them on the growth medium. Bury lightly, less than five millimeters from the soil surface.