6 TREES to Start from SEEDS in December - Maples and More!

Описание: Trees are essential for every landscape, providing everything from oxygen and food for wildlife to rich organic matter for your soil. If you want to add diversity and beauty to your property, December is the perfect time to start your tree seeds using the easy method of winter sowing!

In this video, I walk you through the process of starting six different tree and shrub seeds, including beautiful maples, native favorites, and rare varieties. I'll cover the necessary steps for successful germination, like water soaking and cold stratification, and show you exactly how I plant them in pots outdoors for the best results this coming spring.

What you'll learn in this video:

🍂 Why December is the right time to start many tree seeds.
🍂 The essential steps required by most tree seeds (soaking and cold stratification).
🍂 The superior method of winter sowing outdoors versus using a refrigerator.
🍂 Detailed planting instructions for Red Maple, Black Gum, Red Buckeye, and more!

Join me as I start these seeds, and hit the like and subscribe buttons to follow the journey as these baby trees sprout next spring!

www.GrowingTheHomeGarden.com
October Glory Red Maple: https://growingthehomegarden.com/octo...
Related Videos:
Ginkgo Trees from Seed:    • Growing Ginkgo Trees from Seeds (Ginkgo bi...  
How to Prep Tree Seeds the FALL for SPRING SUCCESS!    • How to Prep Tree Seeds in the FALL (Japane...  

0:00 - Introduction: Why Trees are Essential to the Landscape
1:05 - Essential First Step: 24-Hour Water Soak
1:26 - Cold Stratification: Refrigerator vs. Winter Sowing Outdoors (Recommended Method)
2:16 - Note on Warm/Cold Stratification (Japanese Maple Example)
2:48 - Tree Seed 1: Ginkgo Trees (Ginkgo biloba) - Warning on Fruit Smell!
3:14 - Tree Seed 2: Red Maple (Acer rubrum) Varieties
4:45 - Tree Seed 3: Red Osier Dogwood (Cornus sericea)
5:42 - Tree Seed 4: Black Gum / Black Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica)
6:18 - Tree Seed 5: Full Moon Maple (Acer japonicum 'Osami')
7:00 - Tree Seed 6: Red Buckeye (Aesculus pavia) - Hummingbird Magnet!
8:26 - Preparing Soaked Seeds for Planting (Rinsing)
8:49 - Cleaning Ginkgo Seeds (Removing Pulp)
9:28 - Preparing Pots and Labels for Outdoor Planting
10:31 - Planting the Red Buckeye Seeds
11:47 - Planting the Ginkgo Seeds
12:15 - Planting the Red Maple Seeds (Tennessee and Missouri Varieties)
13:31 - Planting the Black Gum Seeds
14:25 - Planting the Red Twig Dogwood Seeds
14:57 - Planting the Full Moon Maple Seeds
15:39 - Watering the Newly Planted Seeds
16:05 - Covering Pots for Protection (Birds vs. Rodents)
16:53 - Wrap-up