Seed Starting in Winter☃️ Although natural germination is the best way to start most tree seeds, horticulturalists have consistent results by assisting winter growing with various techniques to mimic nature. Many tree seeds require stratification, a period of time to induce a cold period by placing the seeds in a freezer or refrigerator before planting.
Growing instructions vary widely with tree species, follow instructions found online and again with orders for successful winter planting.
A few trees and shrubs that perform well when winter sowed include:
Oaks
Maples
Crepe myrtle
Nut trees, such as hazelnuts, hickories, walnuts, etc.
Holly
Beech
Ash
Horse chestnut
Red bud Tulip poplars
Viburnum Elderberry
Euonymus Serviceberry
Elm
Birch
Chokecherry
Honey locust
Lilac Learn
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