14. Acer saccharum

Common name(s): Sugar Maple, Rock Maple, Hard Maple

Plant type: deciduous large tree
Primary method of propagation: seed
Alternate propagation method(s): cutting

Propagation by Cuttings

Cutting type: stem tip
Time of year to take cuttings: summer
Cutting maturity: semi-hardwood
Rooting hormone : IBA TALC 8000 PPM
Rooting environment : intermittent mist
Time to rooting : 5-7 weeks

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: autumn
Time of year to sow seed: autumn
Seed treatment : 40F for 2mo.
Time required for germination : 10 weeks