How to Sow Maple Seeds Successfully

[@CC-eq7rd]

This video was really interesting and helpful. Please consider making a follow-on video which explains how to care for the seedlings once they have germinated (as mine have begun to do). Thank you!

[@KennetDeBondt]

If you like to start from seeds you could give this a shot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYSkipyejM9qaKc grts K

[@M.Huling]

There are a lot of videos on people trying to explain how to plant maple trees, this guy actually shows you how to do it

[@KennetDeBondt]

If you like to start from seeds you could give this a shot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYSkipyejM9qaKc grts K

[@PrairieDoodle]

Such a lovely gentleman with so much knowledge. I could watch him all day.

[@jaherlar]

Thanks a lot, mr Chan, for sharing all this knowledge and experience. This year I'm so excited of getting back to Bonsai cultivation after a putting it on hold for 10 years, and your videos are a great encouragement!, I'm watching all avidly. It's awesome how our brains work: last year I didn't notice anything special around my garden and my neighborhood, but this year after your videos about seedlings, now I see little plants literally everywhere!! 😅. I've collected around 20 Silver maples just from my backyard, and found tree 4year old silver maples growing within my wildflowers garden 😊. I wish I could share some photos. Thanks a lot for your encouragement, it has been an amazing boost for me.

[@susansands1]

Excellent! Peter is an outstanding teacher who explains and demonstrates everything so well. Problem is, I put his pruning videos on and before I make a cut, I run back inside to watch how he does it.

[@ironspider9026]

This video made me really encouraged to grow maple from seeds. Can't wait for seeds to arrive. Thanks a lot for sharing.

[@KennetDeBondt]

If you like to start from seeds you could give this a shot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYSkipyejM9qaKc grts K

[@BubBald]

I ordered these seeds from your website shortly after this video, checked the soil today and they have started sprouting!

[@johnchan9032]

Hi Bubby MC, I have also order some this year! May I know what types of colors did you get?

[@ary480]

How have they grown?

[@BubBald]

@@ary480 I would say a good 95% of them grew. All are in pots and one in a big pot is around 4-5ft tall. Lovely trees

[@BubBald]

@@johnchan9032 the leaves are green and slightly red around the edges, they change throughout the year. It's a lovely tree

[@turtlecrawling66]

You bought seeds that you can pick off a tree? 🤦‍♂️

[@mooseknuckle8334]

Thanks for the time put into the videos. Very educational and very easy to understand. Cheers

[@anderslangoks3813]

Thanks for this. I appreciate your natural approach to growing maples.

[@leathercoatguy]

Very informative. Thank you! I saw tons of those maple sprouts in my Grandmother's back yard because there was a tree out there, but never realized that's what those were.

[@Sensei-padthai]

I bought 5 diffrent small trees from my local shop today after watching your videos! Great inspiration

[@loadmastergod1961]

Thank you for this video! Our maple tree planted by my grandma has begun to produce seeds and I want to plant a huge number of them.

[@DannyPoet]

Awesome video.. I am learning so much - just took up bonsai this month & really enjoying.

[@JPran]

That was a very helpful and fruitful sharing

[@pallejurgensen7888]

i love these movies so much , nice work, keep it up :) greetings from denmark

[@stevestokes4206]

I am very much enjoying these videos he is the mr. Miyagi of bonsai

[@jaimetarnofsky4149]

Awesome video!!! Keep up the great work I love how full of info your videos are. I've been starting my own Bonsai business out here in the states and your videos are very helpful

[@peterchan3100]

Any help I can give you - I will

[@atroutflycrazy8057]

Thankyou peter simple and clear . I like that you mentioned sowing in autumn just as nature does . I guess in countries which dont have hard winters the fridge would have to be used to stratify.

[@katyb2793]

A troutflycrazy we don't have hard Winters where I live, and my seeds are sprouting ok . I did stratify some in the fridge as an experiment and they haven't come up yet. so there you go. the seeds were from nearby maples, so I guess they are used to the Winters here.

[@Nexus2Eden]

Excellent as always Master Chen, I am really enjoying your book and learning from your videos! Such a wise and generous man, I look forward to soak up and sharing as much knowledge as my humble brain can hold. Thanks again for such practical and effective advice.

[@peterchan3100]

Thank you for your kind comments

[@PrairieDoodle]

He has a book? What’s it called?

[@jameswilmot4537]

I will be sowing some maple, larch, Chinese elm and gumtree seeds this spring which were a Christmas present 🎉 I didn't have much luck before but hopefully this year, they'll do better 🤞

[@abelorozco960]

I have same results as you showing on this video. All my seedlings are little trees by now. 👍

[@peterchan3100]

Well done!

[@channelofszabolcssebvarga2168]

i started bonsai i saw your video first how to make a tree into bonsai i stole my first tree from the store and i allready trimmed the branches and the root its a lemon cypress tree i love it i also eat my trees i am very a beginner with no tools i was using my nailclipper to trim and a hair scissors anyway have a good one thanks for the videos!!!

[@carmeloregan5509]

I am mesmerised with this video. Thank you so so much.

[@KennetDeBondt]

If you like to start from seeds you could give this a shot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYSkipyejM9qaKc grts K

[@dibiodepaint]

very nice

[@lucada8538]

Extremely helpfull, i wish to be a master like you someday.

[@senseicourtney]

Thanks Peter👍

[@trcmustang]

Thank you for this information. Wish I could get my hands on some seeds as we do not have those in my area. Would love to try and create a bonsai from them. Thanks again and look forward to the next video.

[@BubBald]

Just got 100 small maple seeds from their website £7!!

[@trcmustang]

Thanks for the suggestion. Went to their website and was going to place an order. After going to the checkout I found out that they unfortunately do not ship to the United States. Thanks again.

[@Kaizen--_--]

@@trcmustang Just go on Amazon. Seeds all over. Or collect them yourself where there are maples.

[@deploribusunum3894]

Very good. Thank you.

[@TheNatrjack965]

Thank you that was very helpful I did not know it was that easy 😊🌳🌳🌳

[@freddyjoe8561]

Oh dear! That looks so easy. I put my seeds in the fridge over winter but didn't get a single one to germinate in the spring!

[@KennetDeBondt]

If you like to start from seeds you could give this a shot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYSkipyejM9qaKc grts K

[@andrewbetrosian2784]

Love your work and thank you so much for the very good videos.

[@LessTalkMoreDelicious]

Nice boulders and lanterns! 😍

[@tiffanytomasino335]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@robertonestaj1329]

Very impressive, sir! Thank you.

[@anilkumarn6091]

Thank you Master for Sharing. One request can speak a bit loudly I am not able to here your voice.

[@Raaf_81]

Love this channel! Thanks for your info!

[@SusieQuhNOT]

I love your videos so much. I watch them over and over. I'm confused. When I tried to rewatch this one, it said, "This video requires payment to watch"

[@peterchan3100]

? I dont know why. You need to ask You Tube

[@roselynmangune4459]

Never waste my time watching your videos! Goodspeed...

[@buenamusica7254]

Again... you are the master

[@edulham]

Thank you we have learned a lot from you.

[@benborsa8266]

Good video! Do you leave them out ALL winter or just the first frost? When do you remove the glass from over top?

[@mchlbk]

Just leave them outside. Ideally you don't remove the glass before tiny plants emerge but be careful in spring. Direct sun through the glass may cook them.

[@AndrewLovejoy]

What cultivar is the species you’re demonstrating with? Lovely color

[@derekhead7068]

How often do you water the seeds? Just the one time after the initial sowing of the seeds or more?

[@Prest0n97]

Did you find the answer?

[@mchlbk]

You probably don't need to water again but just keep an eye on them from time to time and provide a little water if needed. Moist is the key. Never wet.

[@Stettafire]

@@mchlbk Exactly, only add water once the soil looks dry. But don't turn the soil to a puddle. Same for the vast majority of plants.

[@egorkhonok3656]

thank you! great work you doing there! and nice garden! would you please write down what kind of substrat you use for sowing? i didnt get it, i just cant understand it.... 2 parts, 50 % of each one.... thank you, master!

[@peterchan3100]

You can use any local substrate. We use peat or coco fibre mixed with sand

[@joefowler9600]

@@peterchan3100 why do you put a piece of glass over the tray? I thought the glass wouldn't let them get cold enough.

[@peterchan3100]

@@joefowler9600 Just to stop the birds and other creatures like mice and squirrels stealing the seeds.

[@joefowler9600]

@@peterchan3100 thankyou for replying. I have put some seeds in trays exactly like you showed us. I didn't have any glass but the trays came with clear plastic lids so i used them instead. I'm concerned that the seeds wont get cold enough with the lids on the trays, I'm leaving the trays outside over winter as i don't have a greenhouse (yet). Do you think think they will stratify? Thanks, Joe.

[@peterchan3100]

@@joefowler9600 That should be OK

[@marcirving1230]

Very helpful! Thank you.

[@caryd67]

Just down the road from me lives a “historic” Maple. I call it historic because there’s a concrete plaque that shows it was planted in 1922. I noticed that the seeds were starting to drop last week, so I picked a bunch; I hope I didn’t jump the gun and pick them too soon. I’m here for education; I want to give my seeds the best possible chance to become huge, beautiful trees. I will be long dead by then. I have an Oak which I grew from the nut, she’s turning 10 months old in a few days 😊

[@daryasevastopolska9885]

Thank you very much for your instructions. I was thinking, is this process the same for japanese maples?

[@mchlbk]

Yes.

[@dennisbeers]

Thank you for another great video!

[@BITSANDBYTES927]

This is like listening to nature talk

[@hoikychientranh2118]

Have a nice day !

[@photoroosevelt]

Hi Peter. Don't you graft your maples? How can you make sure your plants grown from seeds are with the same characteristics as the original plant? Excellent work Peter. Congratulations. You always inspire me.

[@mchlbk]

They don't do graft at Herons, only seeds, cuttings and airlayerings. The baby plants are not clones of the mother tree. Natural selection/evolution may give you something interesting. Most tiny plants will inherit the caracteristics of the mother tree though. Sow a lot and select the best for whatever project you have in mind.

[@UnseenThresh]

So during the summer if the seeds are green they are not ready to be planted?

[@katyb2793]

Unseen Thresh I have the same question...

[@yoyis95]

thanks for the ideas, can you teach us about how to plant black pines from seeds?

[@peterchan3100]

Use the same principle

[@stripersniper1531]

Thank you Sir

[@achiardi]

So much great info, thanks for sharing! Do you think a plastic film would have the same effect than the glass over the tray? I don't have a piece of glass like that and I think it would be a little dangerous with my little children running around

[@mchlbk]

It probably would but be a little careful: It should never touch the compost and if it blows off the compost could dry out. So you may need to check on it from time to time.

[@UnderTheFallsCorals]

Have you ever sowed Japanese white pine seeds? Here in the USA it’s hard to find any jwp on their own roots. It’s hard to find any information on how to do it.

[@WONDERring]

It’s April in California and my tree is producing seeds. Some are falling to the ground. Would these seeds be viable?

[@flbeachinggirl]

I’m in Murphy, NC. I have pinkish tan seeds landing all over my deck for the past couple of days, since April 18th.. At first, I thought they were insect wings. I am not to knowledgeable about all the trees on my property bc it belonged to my late mother. They are special now ☺️ When I left Cali a few years ago, I took my late father’s baby ficus tree, now that tree is stuck at my home in Florida. I get so emotionally attached to family’s trees. It’s crazy. I think my seeds are Himalayan Or Flying Moth seeds. Do you know what species your tree is? Were we suppose to collect them back in November? I don’t know if the tree had seeds then or which tree it is since the forest is a mountain of trees behind the cabin, now I have to try to locate the tree tomorrow🧐

[@greenvilleobserver9431]

Yes, plant them right away and keep them moist, plenty of sun and see what you get. you will be amazed. Here in South Carolina they sprout up everywhere along with oak, poplar and crepe myrtle.

[@flbeachinggirl]

@@greenvilleobserver9431 I have pink and white Crepes in FL. I collected a lot of seeds last harvest. I moved a white crepe to the front of my house from the back, I sort of turned it into an Asian looking bonsai about five feet high. I will have to make a video of it some day when I get back. I spotted the trees here in NC with those wing seeds. I think another name is Acer Oblongum. I will see if I can get some started in pots. Tall trees for sure!

[@WONDERring]

Greenville Observer There seems to be 2 seeds on each. Do you separate them or plant together? I had one start growing so I potted it up and sold it on Facebook. I’ll try these now, like you said. So fun to experiment.

[@flbeachinggirl]

@@WONDERring they are singles. None are connected. Does that mean they are no longer good once separated? The wind blew them down.

[@MidnightSunshine27]

Thank you thank you!! Love this video!!

[@wealthaddict8800]

I've managed to successfully grow Sugar Maples, I think they are the easiest to get to sprout since all I did was pick them off the ground and put them in a pot and watered them and left them outside and they started sprouting within a week or two. My next project is Japanese Maples.

[@scottsaree1972]

thanks so much very helpful

[@waldoalcantara3862]

Hello, can I grow maple in places near the equator like the Philippines?

[@whyaddnamehere]

Very good video!

[@neilmcghee1016]

Hi again. I have just gathered some seeds from some acers. Is it really too early or should I go ahead?

[@brendanmcallister1249]

Wouldn’t the glass cover and placing it in the warmer tunnel prevent cold stratification?

[@AIK-b2l]

Does the same procedure applies to all types of maple 🍁 species..for example autumn blazzing red maple and yellow maple tree

[@debradurling317]

Hello Peter This is amazing to share your knowlage and years of expertise We all thank you for that. Iv just purchased some seeds I'm going to give it a go😏 it's July and you advised to sew them right away so I'm going to I will put them in my shed like you have and leave them all through Untill winter hopfully this works We will see I can't wait. I have 8 diffrent ones and have learnt the hard way but now I have you so it will be easier hopfully . Do you have a email address for us to ask questions please if that's ok with you I'd be graitfull. Bless you thank you again x

[@u17l305194817]

Как вы столько горшков поливаете? --- How many pots do you water?

[@goran1709]

Hallo. Does hardwood cutting give good result for japanise maple???

[@peterboneg]

Very difficult to propagate japanese maple from cuttings I believe.

[@MarkGardiner1976]

Excellent video. I just ordered some Japanese Maple seeds and it says that you have to plant them and pur them in the fridge for a couple of months. Here I see that you can plant them directly and they will germinate in the spring. Thank you sir.....Having said that mine will be arriving soon and it's already coming into spring so maybe they do have to be put in the fridge to simulate winter. Now I'm just confused.

[@neilmcghee1016]

My seeds are not dry but seem fully set, do they need to mature more do you think?

[@johnramos37]

Good evening Mr Chan,first of all I admire you for sharing your wisdom,do you have a drain in your pan?did you water the seeds after the first one?how many times you open the glass during winter time,thank you -John from Virginia USA

[@mchlbk]

You always need drainage holes. There are no exeptions.

[@jizzypimp123]

Could you make a citrus tree into a bonsai? Is it just a case of pruning a lemon tree small for many years?

[@peterchan3100]

Yes - they make excellent bonsai. We sell them too on our website

[@justinbrantley2603]

Can you use the freezer and less time instead of a fridge to speed up the stratification process?

[@wermesonramos6640]

Thank you for such help. Master, i Live in Brazil. It is possible to sell some maple seeds?

[@VictorianGoldHuntersAU]

Hi Peter! Thank you so much for all of your wisdom. I’ve been watching your videos for two years now. This autumn (April) I successfully used your method to sow Japanese Maple seeds and I have a few hundred now that have sprouted 😁😁. I’m in Australia, so we are now in our second month of Spring - and the seedlings are growing nicely. I was just wondering how long should I leave them before I pot them individually? A year? Or would you say it is safe to repot them now? They are about 3 inches or so high at the moment. Thanks a lot for your advice Peter!! Cheers, Anthony

[@sonamphuntsho2141]

as far as i know, they are transplanted after two years to minimize the shock to root system or when they are 6-12 inches tall.

[@VictorianGoldHuntersAU]

@@sonamphuntsho2141 thank you for your reply 👍👍

[@linglingchen5534]

Thank you for making this video. I have one quick question. I live in the apartment which no backyard. Is it possible I can sow seeds indoor? or I have mini greenhouse on my balcony, should I sow seeds and leave it outside in the mini greenhouse? Winter in my area is pretty cold, a lot of snow sometimes and also below freezing all the time too.

[@peterchan3100]

You can sow seeds indoors but once they germinate they need to be grown outdoors . Which country do you live in?

[@dethem]

Is there a temperature I would have to worry about it going below when sowing seeds?

[@53x15]

I don't think there is. Frozen is frozen, so as long as a thaw and the natural warming of the season comes around I think they would fine.

[@peterchan3100]

You need freezing temperatures in winter to be successful or the seeds will not get a chance to stratify.

[@xyzllii]

Useful. Thanks.

[@angelosvass1001]

Very helpfull! Thanks, Is there any way to know the age of my maple trees?

[@peterchan3100]

Show me the picture and how they have been grown.

[@erikrasmussen9068]

How do you separate all those plants from the tray, are the roots that resilient that they can handle to tearing them apart?

[@KennetDeBondt]

If you like to start from seeds you could give this a shot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYSkipyejM9qaKc grts K

[@mchlbk]

Leave them to grow and mature for a year. Next winter they are strong enough for repotting. As long as you do it while they're dormant they don't mind being manhandled a little.

[@lindaveronese9727]

Please increase your volume on camera. This video and many of your other videos are very hard to hear even with full volume. Thanks

[@CityNomadHKG]

Linda Veronese I had to turn on the caption 😅

[@tamarag4767]

That's racist

[@acechadwick]

Thank you so much for this. This might sound like a daft question but...if I take the seeds from say a Shirasawanum or a Bloodgood, will it be the same plant if grown from seed or will it just be an ordinary acer palmatum of no particular type?

[@peterchan3100]

the chances of them coming true are very good. They will certainly have the same colour.

[@mchlbk]

An evolution just might give you something wonderful and new. It's rare but it happens.

[@dederuhiyat4570]

i am a new maple lover from Jakarta i have a few seeds try to germinatae, How do you think the posibility of success in germinating of this seed in hot place with high temp. I m looking forward to receiving your recomendation.. thanks

[@dmitrimikrioukov5935]

Where I live maple grow everywhere on their own, they are actually officially considered a weed. They even do appear in pots with other plants outside.

[@joefowler9600]

Hi, what is the reason for putting a piece of glass over the tray? Is it just to stop rodents and birds eating the seeds or is it something to do with temperature. Thanks

[@mchlbk]

And keeping the moisture in.

[@johnchambers648]

Can these be grown in an apartment if no access to a garden is possible

[@mchlbk]

You can germinate them inside but they need to go outside when they appear.

[@henrychan1]

I'm about to try this method. How often do you water the seed tray? Or do you just leave the glass on top?

[@KennetDeBondt]

If you like to start from seeds you could give this a shot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYSkipyejM9qaKc grts K

[@mchlbk]

Just leave it. Check on it from time to time. You probably don't need to water at all. Moist, never wet.

[@ajadrew]

Thank you for this! Seeds are falling now in June from one of my Maples & I'm wondering if you'd plant them now or wait until October?

[@KennetDeBondt]

If you like to start from seeds you could give this a shot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYSkipyejM9qaKc grts K

[@sobenphan5849]

Is it possible to grow maple tree in the tropical countries?

[@mchlbk]

Not likely. Cold winter is essential and they suffer if it's too warm in the summer.

[@FelipeRochaa]

Can I collect the seeds from the red maple tree in the spring and sow them? (I live in the Southern Hemisphere, which spring is September/October)

[@RENATO66]

You collect seeds that are mature on tree just before they fall.

[@saffronguy308]

hello sir i am from kashmir i got seeds from my friends home but i want to know what exact cold temperature this seed need. in my place we got minus five last winter. please reply thanks for information in video

[@mchlbk]

Minus five (celcius) is just fine.

[@haizzzz7486]

Are any of your trees grafted??

[@mchlbk]

Only some trees bought from other nurseries. Herons don't do grafts.

[@Blaydrnnnr]

So if the seeds from a Japanese maple and Dissectum are still dark red in color, they are NOT ready to harvest, they are still immature I am guessing? My problem is the seeds disappear each year before the end of October when they should be ready. Sometimes they start falling while they are still a bright red color. I always assumed they were ready.

[@arnabmitra6284]

Sir, can japanese maple survive in Indian climate? Let me know. If I keep it in a indoor pot and allow some time in direct sunlight☀

[@mchlbk]

Not likely. They need cold winter temperatures for dormancy or they will suffer and die. Indian summer temperatures may be too hot too. If you're not in a temperate climate maples are probably not ideal. But by all means give it a go, propagating plants is always fun. :)

[@katyb2793]

if the maple drops it's seed in Spring (it's my understanding some varieties do?) do you then plant seeds in Spring? or still wait until the start of winter?

[@lazzorfrogz2973]

Katy B yes plant them immediately

[@katyb2793]

Lazzor Frogz ok thank you! Will they sprout soon then? or the next spring?

[@lazzorfrogz2973]

In this time of year no just next spring because temperatures getting colder

[@katyb2793]

Lazzor Frogz thank you!

[@lazzorfrogz2973]

Red and silver maples are much easier to start because they don’t need cold stratification since they seed in late spring and early summer you can just plant them in and they’ll grow

[@SJKurd]

can i sow redbud seed too ?

[@katyb2793]

is it true that not all seedlings look like the parent tree? or is this only true for some species?

[@KennetDeBondt]

That's true. If you like to start from seeds you could give this a shot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYSkipyejM9qaKc grts K

[@katyb2793]

@@KennetDeBondt thanks :)

[@arununniunni1885]

I'm from India. How I get the seed.? Plz reply. I need......

[@deepakiilm]

Buy from Amazon

[@mchlbk]

They need a cold winter or they will suffer and die.

[@manishyt3433]

How can I got maple seeds in india.. Here in online market they don't give us the original maple seeds.. Please help..