sumac seeds for planting Sumac Tree Seeds

sumac seeds for planting Sumac Tree Seeds(Rhus aromatica) Perennial. Zones 3 8. Native rangeNorth America. Fragrant Sumac has a lovely lemon scent when its leaves are bruised. Can grow 2 6 feet tall, with a 10 foot spread. Small yellow flowers in Spring, turn to fuzzy red berries in late Summer. Beautiful red foliage in the Fall. GROWING INSTRUCTIONS For best results, sow seeds outdoors in Fall. If sowing indoors SEED PRETREATMENT: Soak seeds for 24 hours, start with hot tap water. Mix seeds

(Rhus aromatica) Perennial. Zones 3 - 8.

Native range—North America. Fragrant Sumac has a lovely lemon scent when its leaves are bruised. Can grow 2 - 6 feet tall, with a 10 foot spread. Small yellow flowers in Spring, turn to fuzzy red berries in late Summer. Beautiful red foliage in the Fall. 

GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

For best results, sow seeds outdoors in Fall. If sowing indoors...

SEED PRETREATMENT: Soak seeds for 24 hours, start with hot tap water. Mix seeds with a moistened grow medium equal to 3-4 times seed volume. Place in a plastic bag or container.

STRATIFICATION: 90 days cold/moist (5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator, preferably in a veggie crisper. Inspect periodically for even moisture

POST-STRATIFICATION: Sow stratified seeds 1/4” deep. Seeds require light to germinate, 8 hours during the day and 16 hours of darkness. Ideal temperatures for germination are 15-20°C. Water evenly and regularly. 

GERMINATION: When all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 30 days.

Sumac spreads, so be sure to give it space, cut suckers to control

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