How to Plant an American Sycamore From Seeds
The American sycamore tree is well known as a hardwood tree that can grow to great heights, some reaching 100 feet tall. This deciduous tree grows well in forests next to water sources, but is also a tree commonly planted in parks and landscaped areas. The seed of the American sycamore germinates easily, and anyone willing to give it a little time and attention can grow his own tree from seeds. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Sycamore fruits, known as "buttonballs"
- Plastic baggie
- Pot and potting soil
Instructions
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Collect the round, brown fruits from the ground near sycamores in the winter months when they have fallen from the tree. Allow them to dry out completely, then put them in a plastic baggie and store them in the freezer until spring.
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Select a location for your new sycamore tree that receives direct sunlight, has a well drained soil and gives this potentially massive tree plenty of room to grow. Avoid shady areas and clay soil.
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Plan your planting for late spring, or when temperatures are consistently between 59 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Break apart the sycamore fruit to find the wispy, cotton-looking seeds inside. Bury the seeds under about an inch of potting soil in a medium size pot, and place it outside.
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Water the plant enough to keep it damp, but not soggy. You should see seedlings emerge in a couple of weeks.
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