hi...

is it possible for me to cultivate a birch tree from a seed? we have one in our backyard, and i would love to grow one from seed if possible...

this tree has some shoots on it right now that when broken open look like they contain seeds... are these seeds?

if so, does anyone have any suggestions as to the best way to start off a seedling?

thanks for your insight...

tim

Harvest birch seed when ripe and then plant outdoors in fall. The cold winter temperatures will ensure stratification for spring germination. If you save seed and decide to plant in the spring, you need to plant your seeds in a small container and moisten the soil mix. Then place in a plastic bag and put in your refrigerator for one to three months. Then either plant outdoors or in containers for later transplanting. Sometimes, seeds will begin sprouting in the refrigerator.

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Terry

May the force be with you

I would suggest germinating and starting the seeds inside. Green houses often germinate their seeds on either a damp soil bed or just a damp bloater cloth, though a paper towel will work. If the substrate is keep moist at all times with the seed set on top you will be able to tell how many seeds will germinate. Plant in just a small pot a watch it grow, try about 20 seeds for each tree you want to grow.
The trees used at reforestation tree plants are usually greenhoused for two years then planted in the spring

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Shani

May the wind always be at your back
and your keel in the water

Also, check out the notes on cultivation on the link I sent in my last post.

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Terry

May the force be with you