🫘 From seed
Korean Hornbeam
Apr 22, 2025
I don’t recall when I planted these, but see sprouts this late spring.
? Does not seem to be Hornbeam or lost track
Jun 1, 2025
Apr 5, 2025
Japanese maples sprouted first
European Beech seedlings (below) have thicker stems thank others
Aug 22, 2025
March 17, 2025
Perlite mix, on a heat mat.
Had to pull out all seeds and plant them early March due to mold on some soil.
More Chinese Cork Bark Elm
Stratifications
30-60 days of cold stratification. <3/28/25>
Sow the seeds: Place the seeds in the soil about 1/16–1/8 in deep.
Wait for germination: After 2–3 months, the seeds should germinate. <7/4/25>
Example (no credit)
Japanese Stone Pine
Pinus Pumila
Stratification
Soak the seeds: Soak the seeds in water overnight to soften the outer shell.
Prepare the damp sphagnum moss: Fill a plastic bag with damp sphagnum moss.
Stratify the seeds: Place the seeds in the damp sphagnum moss bag and refrigerate for 60–90 days. <3/14/25>
Plant the seeds: Plant the seeds in a well-draining seed-starter mix, about 1/4 inch deep.
Water the seeds: Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
Five needle pine. Stone Pine best in zones 9a-11b, with mild winters and warm summers. Frost-tolerant to 14°F, suitable for California's Mediterranean climate.
Aug 22, 2025 repotted
Apr 2025
Inspiration Example (no credit)
European Beech
Fagus Sylvatica
Stratification
Three month cold stratification is recommended (five months improved success rate).
Mix the seeds with a damp growing mix, moist sand, peat moss, or vermiculite
Place the mixture in a sealable plastic bag or container
Put the container in the refrigerator at a temperature of 34–41°F (1–5°C)
Stratify for 30–90 days <3/14/25>•
Check the moisture levels periodically and add more water if needed
After stratification, move the seeds to a warmer temperature
Cuttings
Difficult to impossible to root.
Use softwood cuttings in late spring for effective propagation and rooting.
Hardwood propagation is done from live stem cuttings at the tip of the branch where the tree growth is most vigorous.
The wood needs to be new wood no more than a year old. Assuming that your branches meet this criteria, here are the steps to propagate a tree from the stem cuttings: Using clean and sharp pruners, take 6- to 10-inch cuttings from the tip of the branch, from wood no more than a year old. The fall is the best time for this process. Put in soil and cover in plastic.
Inspiration Example (no credit)
Silverberry
Elaeagnus commutata
Stratification
Fall plant or 3 months cold stratification (Feb-Apr). <3/28/25>
Soak the seeds in water for 12–24 hours.
Mix the seeds with an equal amount of sand and peat moss.
Place the mixture in a sealable bag or container.
Put the container in the refrigerator at a temperature between 33–41°F.
Check the moisture level periodically and add more water if needed
Silverberry seeds should be sown as soon as they are ripe in a cold frame. They should germinate in late winter or early spring, but it can take up to 18 months.
Cuttings
Oct-Dec, terminal, 5” long, 5:1 sand:peat, heat mat, poly cover— 3-4 mo. Leave until next spring, before transplanted. 12-18” first year growth.
July-Aug cuttings also.
Inspiration Example (no credit)
Eastern Red Cedar
Juniperus virginiana
Stratification
Soak the seeds in water for 24 hours.
Remove excess water and place the seeds in a sealed bag.
Place the bag in the fridge for 12 weeks. <5/25/25>
Make sure the seeds don't dry out or become waterlogged.
Sow the seeds in a container with potting compost.
Cover the seeds with a thin layer of vermiculite or compost.
Water regularly and keep the soil moist.
Place the container in a location with alternating temperatures during the day and night.
Option: You can also try warm stratification for a period of time before the cold stratification
Eastern red cedar trees grow best in full sun and well-drained soil
Inspiration
Inspiration Example (no credit)
I bought some Anderson flats to grow seed in. Will fill with sand and coco coir—or experiment with soil. <Apr-May>