planting sumac seeds Sumac Tree Seeds

planting sumac seeds Sumac Tree Seeds(Rhus Glabra) Perennial. Zones 38. Native rangeNorth America. Smooth Sumac can grow 10 20 feet tall, with large compound leaves that turn beautiful shades of orange and red in the Fall. Great on slopes to help prevent erosion. Drought tolerant. Only female plants produce berries. 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

(Rhus Glabra) Perennial. Zones 3—8.

Native range—North America. Smooth Sumac can grow 10 - 20 feet tall, with large compound leaves that turn beautiful shades of orange and red in the Fall. Great on slopes to help prevent erosion. Drought tolerant. Only female plants produce berries. 

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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