Acer macrophyllum |
Native Region: Pacific Northwest
Zone Range: 6-9
Preferred Climate: Full to semi sun; deep well draining average soil.
Harvest Date: Friday 14 October, 2011
Seed count: 15-20
Description:
A quick growing maple with handsome bark. Strong branching supports its large leaves which provides cool summer shade. Lovely honey coloured fall foliage. Flowers bloom in March/April gives pollen and nectar to a great many winged insects. Local artisans make a wonderful maple syrup from these trees. Straight trunks can reach 30 metres. Drought tolerant.
Notes:
Germination cut rate gives 80%. Will be cold mosit stored to maintain viablilty. We've never noticed any of these trees break branches in heavy snow. Do not remove bristle like hairs on seed coat as this helps retain moisture for proper germination.
Cultivation:
Soak seed 24 hours in tepid water. Barely cover seed; tamp soil. Cold stratify for 60-90 days. Needs light and gentle heat to germinate (minic early spring conditions). Grow in deep containers if not planting in final position. Protect from nibbling varmits.
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