Seeds do not store well. They are best sown as soon as they are ripe outside or in a cold frame. Germination occurs in late winter or spring. The seeds may also be scarified or soaked for 24 hours, then cold stratified at 40ºF (4ºC) for 2-6 months. Seeds and seedlings need to be protected from rodents, slugs and other herbivores. Lower branches may be layered to generate rooted cuttings
Scientific Name: Acer glabrum
Plant Family: Sapindaceae
Flower Colour: Greenish-yellow
Flowering Months: April-May
Height (feet): 2-3 m
Growth Form: Deciduous shrub, small tree
Sun Exposure: Sun or Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Average to dry
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Pollinator Value: Medium
Benefits To Pollinators: Abundant nectar
Pollinators: Mining bees, bumble bees, butterflies