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Apricot, Prunus armeniaca, Tree Seeds (Fast, Hardy, Edible, Showy, Fall Color)

Apricot, Prunus armeniaca, Tree Seeds Hardy, Fast Growth, Fragrant Showy Flowers, Edible Fruits, Fall Color, Bonsai, Cold, Wind and Drought Tolerant, Adaptable The Apricot is a small, rounded tree reaching 15 to 20 feet in height. It is a hardy tree, bearing stone fruit, closely related to the peach. The leaves are broad, simple, ovate or broad-elliptic and mostly smooth, medium green turning golden yellow in the fall. The fragrant showy flowers are single, white to pink and over 1 inch wide, blooming in the spring before the leaves emerge. The fruit, which ripens end of July to mid-August, are about 1 inch in diameter, yellow with red flush, showy, edible and borne in abundance. The fruit provides food for wildlife during the fall. Fruits can be eaten fresh and are excellent for making jams and jellies. Apricot oil is used as a substitute for Oil of Almonds, which it very closely resembles. It is far less expensive and finds considerable employment in cosmetics, for its softening action on the skin. It is often fraudulently added to genuine Almond oil and used in the manufacture of soaps, cold creams and other preparations of the perfumery trade. Zone: 4 to 8Growth Rate: FastPlant Type: Deciduous Fruiting Tree Family: RosaceaeNative Range: Manchuria and Korea Height: 15 to 20 feet Spread: 15 to 20 feet Shape: RoundedBloom Time: AprilBloom Color: Pink Flower/Fruit: Single, white to pink 1 inch fragrant flowers, followed by 1 inch yellow edible fruitsSun: Full Sun Fall Color: Golden OrangeDrought Tolerance: Moderate to HighWater: Moderate Maintenance: LowSite Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers moisture-retentive soils with good drainage.Culture: Best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Self pollinating, but two or more will result in a heavier yield. Sowing Prunus armeniaca Seeds:For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided.Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hoursStratify: Warm 30-60 days, then Cold 90-120 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium.Germination: Sow 1” DeepFor more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please try the following link:https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination:Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details.Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing.Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing.Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes.I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process. Shipping and Discounts:All items are set up to automatically discount as follows:1. Any promotional offers are discounted by using the “Add to Cart “only.2. To qualify for any discounts, items must be paid together, on the same eBay invoice.3. If paid separately, no discounts will be applied though seller reserves the right to ship together.4. If there are any questions or concerns about the amount due, please message me before paying so I can address all of your concerns before there is a problem. 5. Buyer assumes responsibility once payment has been made. International Buyer’s:It is the buyer’s responsibility to know their countries customs laws.Plant and plant materials including seeds may be restricted from importing to your country. Please check with your customs agency and or post office before purchasing. Upon purchasing this item Buyer accepts the risk of item being confiscated and/or destroyed by customs and Seller will not be held liable for this.If you are on my exclusion list it is because: “Plant and plant materials including seeds” are restricted from importing to your country, it is enforced by your country and there is a high rate of customs checking for this.Import duties, taxes, and customs charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.Tracking is not available for International items. International mail varies from 10 to 30 business days (postal working days) and some countries require certain International items to be picked up at your post office. Upon processing your order, you will be sent a customs number, your shipping date and your shipping address, which you will need in order to retrieve it from your post office if you are required to do so. If these are not picked up in a reasonable time they may be returned or discarded.All mail items are subject to inspection by customs when crossing into another country. If stopped for inspection this will cause serious delays in receiving your item(s). You may or may not be notified of this. This may require you to pick up your package from your post office.

River Birch Tree Seeds Black Birch Betula Nigra Plant Fast Hardy Fall Color

Fresh Harvest Seeds Inside US and Fast shipping The tree of fast growing, unique bark, and great fall color make the River Birch a constant member’s favorite. The cinnamon-colored, exfoliating bark of the River Birch is spectacular in the winter. The lustrous, medium-green leaves of this Birch turn yellow in fall adding color to your landscape year round. Of all the Birch’s the River Birch is the most borer resistant birch. This tree tolerates both wet soils and dry summers, but be sure to avoid very alkaline soil to insure a healthy tree. Grows to 40′ to 70′, 40′-60′ spread.(zones 4-9)

Rowan, (European Mountain Ash), Sorbus aucuparia, Tree Seeds (Fast, Fall Color)

Rowan, (European Mountain Ash), Sorbus aucuparia, Tree Seeds Hardy, Easy to Grow, Fast Growth, Showy Flowers, Ornamental Fruit, Fall Color, Attracts Birds, Wildlife Food/Shelter, Shade Tree, Street Tree, Cold, Drought and Urban Tolerant, Bonsai Native to Europe and Asia, European Mountain Ash has been widely planted in northern North America as an ornamental and has naturalized in some parts of Canada and the northern U.S. It is primarily cultivated for its compound green leaves and attractive clusters of fall fruit. It is a fast growing large shrub or small tree that grows 20 to 40 feet tall with a narrow, upright-oval crown, usually rounding and opening with age. Compound, odd-pinnate, flat medium green leaves have 9 to 15 serrate, oblong-lanceolate leaflets (each leaflet to 2 1/2 inches long). Leaves turn yellow to reddish-purple in fall. Lovely, small, 1/3 inch, white, 5-petaled flowers bloom in flattened corymbs in May. Flowers give way to pendant clusters of orange-red berry-like drupes in late summer that are attractive to birds. The bark is smooth, silvery grey of young trees, becoming scaly pale grey-brown and occasionally fissured on old trees. Mountain Ashes have ash-like leaves, but are members of the Rose family, and are not related to true ashes (Fraxinus of the Olive family). Rowan Berries are great for adding a splash of color to a landscape and for attracting birds. The fruit is usually very bitter and inedible fresh, but are used to make jam or jelly with a distinctive bitter flavor. Rowan Jelly is a traditional accompaniment to game and venison. In the United Kingdom, where it is often known as the wiggen tree, the Mountain Ash has traditionally been used as an anti-witching device. Its alternate name “Rowan” comes from an old Scandinavian word meaning red. European Mountain Ash is planted for its ornamental qualities and as a source of food for birds. Leaf: Alternate, pinnately compound, 5 to 8 inches long, individual leaflets are serrated on their upper halves, 1 to 1 1/2 inches long, dull dark green above paler below. Leaves turn yellow to reddish-purple in fall. Flower: Showy clusters of small white flowers, clusters 3 to 5 inches across, appearing in late spring to early summer. Fruit: Clusters of bright deep orange-red, small (3/8 inch in diameter) pomes, very showy, ripening in fall, persistent. Twig: Moderate to stout, pubescent early, becoming shiny gray-brown later in season, spur shoot present, leaf scars narrow, buds 3/8 to 1/2 inch long, reddish brown with long gray pubescences. Bark: When young, smooth with numerous lenticels, grayish brown, developing cracks, splits and scaly patches with age. Form: A small tree or large shrub up to 40 feet tall, crown is initially elliptical but becoming wider with age. Zone: 3 to 7 Growth Rate: Fast Plant Type: Deciduous large shrub or small tree Family: Rosaceae Native Range: Europe and Asia Height: 20 to 40 feet Spread: 8 to 20 feet Shape: Upright oval crown, usually rounding and opening with age. Bloom Time: May Bloom Color: White Flower/Fruit: Lovely small white flowers that are borne in 4-inch clusters followed by1/4-inch orange berries. Sun: Full Sun Fall Color: Yellow to reddish-purple Water: Medium Maintenance: Medium Site Requirements/ Soil Tolerances: Best grown in moist, acidic, well-drained soils in full sun. As the common name suggests, this is a tree of cool mountain climates that dislikes hot and humid summers. Uses: Ideal specimen in a small garden. A beautiful shade tree. It is air pollution tolerant. Sowing Sorbus aucuparia Seeds: For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours Stratify: Warm 30-60 Days, Then Cold 60-90 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium (Not wet). Germination: Sow 1/8” Deep, Keep moist (Not wet). For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this .pdf:https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination: Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details. Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing. Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing. Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes. I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process. Shipping and Discounts: All items are set up to automatically discount as follows: Any promotional offers are discounted by using the “Add to Cart “only.To qualify for any discounts, items must be paid together, on the same eBay invoice.If paid separately, no discounts will be applied though seller reserves the right to ship together.If there are any questions or concerns about the amount due, please message me before paying so I can address all of your concerns before there is a problem. Buyer assumes responsibility once payment has been made. International Buyer’s: It is the buyer’s responsibility to know their countries customs laws. Plant and plant materials including seeds may be restricted from importing to your country. Please check with your customs agency and or post office before purchasing. Upon purchasing this item Buyer accepts the risk of item being confiscated and/or destroyed by customs and Seller will not be held liable for this. If you are on my exclusion list it is because: “Plant and plant materials including seeds” are restricted from importing to your country, it is enforced by your country and there is a high rate of customs checking for this. Import duties, taxes, and customs charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Tracking is not available for International items. International mail varies from 10 to 30 business days (postal working days) and some countries require certain International items to be picked up at your post office. Upon processing your order, you will be sent a customs number, your shipping date and your shipping address, which you will need in order to retrieve it from your post office if you are required to do so. If these are not picked up in a reasonable time they may be returned or discarded. All mail items are subject to inspection by customs when crossing into another country. If stopped for inspection this will cause serious delays in receiving your item(s). You may or may not be notified of this. This may require you to pick up your package from your post office.

American Cranberry, Vaccinium macrocarpon, Seeds (Edible, Hardy, Fall Color)

American Cranberry, Vaccinium macrocarpon, Seeds Hardy, Edible Fruits, Fall Colors, Attracts Birds, Wildlife Food/Shelter, Low Growing Ground Cover, Cold Tolerant The American Cranberry is a low trailing, mat forming, evergreen shrub of bogs. This species is the source of the commercial cranberry. Plants grow 12 inches tall with a 3 to 4 foot spread and have small, glossy, leathery dark green leaves to 3/4 inch across, bronzy in spring and dark-green in summer, then turning a variety of colors in fall. Leaves turn bronze in winter. In spring thru summer, the American Cranberry produces fuchsia-pink bell-shaped flowers in nodding clusters. The flowers are unique, with four turned-back petals, that look like hats and beak-like stamens. Flowers are followed by edible, round, bright red berries that mature in September thru October. Allowed to spread, plants can form a carpet of lush green foliage. The American Cranberry can be grown for food crop, as an ornamental or both. Other Names: American Cranberry, Commercial Cranberry Zone: 2 to 7 Growth Rate: Less than 12 inches annually Plant Type: Low growing, fruiting ground cover Family: Ericaceae Native Range: United States Height: 0.75 to 1 foot Spread: 3 to 4 feet Shape: Low, prostrate mat Bloom Time: May – June Bloom Color: Fuchsia pink Flower/Fruit: Pinkish white flowers are unique, with four turned-back petals, looking a bit like hats followed by edible bright red cranberries. Sun: Full Sun Fall Color: Evergreen to Bronze Drought Tolerance: Low Water: Medium to Wet Maintenance: Low Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Cranberry prefers a cooler climate and moist to wet soil. Best grown in damp, acidic (pH 4.0-5.2), organically rich, well-drained soil with full sun. Culture: Plant 2 feet apart. Self-pollinating. Uses: Ground Cover. Mixed border with other acid-loving plants. For edible fruit. Sowing Vaccinium macrocarpon Seeds: For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours Stratify: Cold 60-90 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium. Germination: Surface sow indoors under a grow light. Use a dome lid and mist regularly to keep moist. Requires light for germination. Artificial light is recommended.For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this .pdf:https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination: Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details. Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing. Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing. Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes. I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process. Shipping and Discounts: All items are set up to automatically discount as follows: Any promotional offers are discounted by using the “Add to Cart “only.To qualify for any discounts, items must be paid together, on the same eBay invoice.If paid separately, no discounts will be applied though seller reserves the right to ship together.If there are any questions or concerns about the amount due, please message me before paying so I can address all of your concerns before there is a problem. Buyer assumes responsibility once payment has been made. International Buyer’s: It is the buyer’s responsibility to know their countries customs laws. Plant and plant materials including seeds may be restricted from importing to your country. Please check with your customs agency and or post office before purchasing. Upon purchasing this item Buyer accepts the risk of item being confiscated and/or destroyed by customs and Seller will not be held liable for this. If you are on my exclusion list it is because: “Plant and plant materials including seeds” are restricted from importing to your country, it is enforced by your country and there is a high rate of customs checking for this. Import duties, taxes, and customs charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Tracking is not available for International items. International mail varies from 10 to 30 business days (postal working days) and some countries require certain International items to be picked up at your post office. Upon processing your order, you will be sent a customs number, your shipping date and your shipping address, which you will need in order to retrieve it from your post office if you are required to do so. If these are not picked up in a reasonable time they may be returned or discarded. All mail items are subject to inspection by customs when crossing into another country. If stopped for inspection this will cause serious delays in receiving your item(s). You may or may not be notified of this. This may require you to pick up your package from your post office.

Casper White Pumpkin Seeds | Ghost Queen Lumina Polar Bear Pumpkins Seed 2024

Casper White Pumpkin is your friendly ghost-white pumpkin that will be sure to please at Halloween! This 10-16 pound pumpkin grows all-white, softly ribbed, globe shape pumpkins at 9-12 inches in diameter, with a thick orange flesh that is of excellent eating quality. A beautiful addition to your home decor, fall garden, or farmer’s market! Scoop out later for delicious pumpkin pies, breads, and puddings! Squash is one of the plants grown in the traditional Native American vegetable growing technique called the Three Sisters. The other two plants in the Three Sisters are beans and corn. Each plant had its role in this companion planting tradition. Corn served as a structure for the vining beans to grow up. Squash served as a ground cover to prevent weeds from growing. Beans provided natural fertilizer for all. Also Known As: Lumina Pumpkin, White Queen Pumpkin, Carving Pumpkin, Polar Bear Pumpkin We ship in 1 business day. Shipped with USPS First Class Mail. Plant Name: Pumpkin, Casper Latin Name: Curcubita pepo Days to Germinate: 7-14 Days to Harvest: 100 Germination Rate: 90% Test Date: 1/23 Growth Habit: Vining USDA Zones: 3-9 Lifespan: Annual Brand: TomorrowSeeds Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade GMO: No Pollination: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated Fungicide-Treated Seeds:*: No Seeds Packed For**: 2024 *Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds. **Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates. Planting Instructions: Soil Preparation: Squash grows best in sandy, fertile soils with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5. To prepare soil, remove weeds, large rocks, and litter from the planting area. Leave small weeds and dead grass, they will enrich the soil when turned under. Spade the soil 8-12 inches deep and turn each shovel of soil over completely to cover the plant materials with soil. You may add fertilizer (see “Fertilizing” below) or 2-3 inches of organic material such as compost, leaves, or rotted hay over the planting area at this point. Till to mix this organic material into the top 8-10 inches of soil. For squash, make rows of soil beds 4-6 inches high and at least 3 feet apart. This formation of ridges will help with drainage. Planting: Since squash does not grow well in cool weather, plant in the spring after all danger of frost has passed and the soil begins to warm. For a good fall crop, plant early so squash will mature before the first killing frost. To plant, make 1 inch deep holes spaced 4 feet apart in raised beds down the rows, then plant 5-6 seeds in each hole. Cover thinly with soil and water after planting. After the seeds come up and plants are 3-4 inches tall, thin to 3 squash plants per hill. *Tip: Plant squash with beans and corn for companion planting. Planting Depth: 1 inch Within-Row Spacing: 4 feet Between-Row Spacing: 8 feet Care During the Season: Watering: Water the plants enough to keep them from wilting. If the weather is really dry, squash plants should be watered at least once a week. Sandy soils need to be watered more often than heavy clay soils. Weeding: Keep squash plants as weed-free as possible. When plowing or hoeing do not dig deeper than 1 inch to prevent from cutting the feeder rooters which may slow the plant’s growth. Fertilizing: You may optionally add scatter 2-3 pounds of a complete fertilizer for each 100 square feet of garden area. Work into the soil and leave the surface smooth. For small gardens, use 2-3 tablespoons of fertilizer for each hill. Scatter the fertilizer evenly over a 2 foot by 2 foot area. work it into the top 2-3 inches of soil. When blooms first appear, you may optionally apply 2 tablespoons of fertilizer around each hill. Do not let fertilizer touch the plants. Water the plants after fertilizing. Insecticides: Insecticides may be used to protect plants. Bt-based insecticides and sulfur are organic options that can be used for prevention. Sulfur also has fungicidal properties and helps in controlling many diseases. Larvae of the Squash vine borer are usually found inside the stem and cannot be controlled once they are inside the stem. Sevin® and Thiodan® can control for squash bugs. Pyrethrin and rotenone can control for the cucumber beetle. Before using a pesticide, read the label and always follow cautions, warnings and directions. Diseases: Squash can get many diseases, especially when harvesting begins. Check the plants daily and if spots or mold appear, treat the plant with an approved fungicide. Neem oil, sulfur, and other fungicides may be used. Please always follow label directions. Harvesting: Harvest winter squash when they are full sized, the skin is hard, and the bottom of the fruit is lightened in color. A light frost will not damage fruits of winter squash. A light frost will not damage fruits of winter squash. Squash is best when cut, not pulled, from the vine. Winter squash can be stored for several months. Old squash vines can be composted or worked in the soil well before the Spring planting season. Nutrition Facts: Pumpkin, raw Amount Per 1 cup, cubes (116 g) Calories 40 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0.2 g 0% Saturated fat 0 g 0% Polyunsaturated fat 0.1 g Monounsaturated fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 5 mg 0% Potassium 406 mg 11% Total Carbohydrate 10 g 3% Dietary fiber 1.7 g 6% Sugar 2.6 g Protein 1.1 g 2% Vitamin A 31% Vitamin C 23% Calcium 3% Iron 3% Vitamin D 0% Vitamin B-6 10% Cobalamin 0% Magnesium 4% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. 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White American Flowering Dogwood Tree Seeds (Cornus florida) Fall Color, Hardy-5

White American Flowering Dogwood Tree Seeds (Cornus florida)Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) is One of America’s Most Popular Ornamental Trees. Known to Most People Simply as Dogwood, it has Other Common Names, Including Boxwood and Cornel. The Species name Florida is Latin for Flowering, but the Showy Petal-Like Bracts are not in Fact Flowers. The Bright Red Fruit of this Fast-Growing Tree’s Berries are Poisonous to Humans but Provide a Great Variety of Birds & Wildlife with Food. The Wood is Smooth, Hard and Close-Textured and Now Used for Specialty Products.Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, organically rich, acidic soils in part shade. Benefits from a 2-4” mulch which will help keep roots cool and moist in summer.Zones 5-9Dogwood Germination:1) Lightly sand seeds to scarify the outer shells.2) Soak in warm water for 24 hours.3) Cold stratify by placing seeds in a zip lock bag with mixed with moist vermiculite, and place in the fridge for 120 days. Cut a few small holes in the bag for ventilation, and periodically check to ensure they stay slightly moist, but never wet.3) Plant seeds 3/8″ deep in well mixed and well draining potting soil.4) Use a heated propagator to keep them at 75 degrees F.5) Expect germination within 2-3 weeks.

River Birch, (Black Birch), Betula nigra, Tree Seeds (Fast, Hardy, Fall Color)

River Birch, (Black Birch), Betula nigra, Tree Seeds Fast Growth, Easy to Grow, Adaptable, Showy Bark, Fall Colors, Winter Interest, Shade Tree, Street Tree, Cold, Heat, Wetland, Drought and Urban Tolerant, Bonsai The River Birch is a fast growing, deciduous tree that grows 40 to 70 feet tall. It can be trained as a single trunk or multi-trunked tree with a pyramidal shape when young and grows more rounded as it matures. Native to the Eastern United States, it grows naturally along floodplains, swampy bottomlands and streams. Bark is pink to red-brown and exfoliates to reveal a lighter inner bark. Leaves are medium to dark green, 1.5 to 3.5 inches long and diamond-shaped, turning yellow in the fall. Flowers are monoecious with males appearing as 3 inch, drooping, brown catkins and females as smaller, inconspicuous, upright, greenish catkins. River Birches are extremely resistant to birch borer and basically trouble-free of most of the diseases and pests which plague other Birches. Leaf: Alternate, simple, pinnately-veined, rhombic to ovate, 1 1/2 to 3 inches long, conspicuously doubly serrate, with a wedge-shaped base, green above, paler and fuzzy below. Flower: Monoecious; preformed, reddish green, male catkins near the end of the twig, 2 to 3 inches long; female catkins upright, 1/4 to 1/2 inch long, light green, appear or elongate (males) in mid-spring. Fruit: Cone-like, aggregate, 1 to 1 1/2 inches long, with many hairy scales, reddish brown, containing many tiny, 3-winged seeds, ripen and break apart in the fall. Twig: Slender, orangish brown in color, smooth or slightly pubescent, with the terminal bud absent. Lateral buds may be slightly pubescent. No wintergreen odor when cut. Bark: Smooth on young trees, salmon to rust colored; developing papery scales, exfoliating horizontally with several colors (creamy to orangish-brown) visible; later developing coarse scales. Form: Medium size tree reaching up to 70 feet tall. The trunk generally divides low into several upright trunks. Other Names: Black Birch, Water Birch, Red Birch Zone: 4 to 9 Growth Rate: Fast Plant Type: Deciduous Tree Family: Betulaceae Native Range: Eastern United States Height: 40 to 70 feet Spread: 40 to 60 feet Shape: Pyramidal when young to Rounded with age Bloom Time: April to May Bloom Color: Brown, Green Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade Fall Color: Yellow Drought Tolerance: High Water: Medium to Wet Maintenance: Low Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Average, medium to wet soils. Most adaptable and heat tolerant of the Birches. Prefers moist, acidic, fertile soils including wet conditions, but tolerates drier soils. Adapts well to heavy clay soils and will tolerate poor drainage. Culture: Avoid pruning in spring when the sap is running. Uses: Specimen or small groupings, lawns, parks, commercial properties. Good for areas with wet soils along ponds, streams or in low spots. Sowing Betula nigra Seeds: The seeds of River Birch are very small. For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Scarify: Soak in water for 6 hours. Stratify: Cold 30-60 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium. Germination: Surface sow indoors. Requires light for germination. Artificial light is recommended.For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this .pdf:https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination: Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details. Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing. Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing. Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes. I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process. Shipping and Discounts: All items are set up to automatically discount as follows: Any promotional offers are discounted by using the “Add to Cart “only.To qualify for any discounts, items must be paid together, on the same eBay invoice.If paid separately, no discounts will be applied though seller reserves the right to ship together.If there are any questions or concerns about the amount due, please message me before paying so I can address all of your concerns before there is a problem. Buyer assumes responsibility once payment has been made. International Buyer’s: It is the buyer’s responsibility to know their countries customs laws. Plant and plant materials including seeds may be restricted from importing to your country. Please check with your customs agency and or post office before purchasing. Upon purchasing this item Buyer accepts the risk of item being confiscated and/or destroyed by customs and Seller will not be held liable for this. If you are on my exclusion list it is because: “Plant and plant materials including seeds” are restricted from importing to your country, it is enforced by your country and there is a high rate of customs checking for this. Import duties, taxes, and customs charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Tracking is not available for International items. International mail varies from 10 to 30 business days (postal working days) and some countries require certain International items to be picked up at your post office. Upon processing your order, you will be sent a customs number, your shipping date and your shipping address, which you will need in order to retrieve it from your post office if you are required to do so. If these are not picked up in a reasonable time they may be returned or discarded. All mail items are subject to inspection by customs when crossing into another country. If stopped for inspection this will cause serious delays in receiving your item(s). You may or may not be notified of this. This may require you to pick up your package from your post office.

Riverbank Grape, Vitis riparia, Vine Seeds (Edible, Hardy, Fall Color, Showy)

Riverbank Grape, Vitis riparia, Vine Seeds Hardy, Adaptable, Easy to Grow, Fragrant Flowering Vine, Edible Fruits, Ornamental Fruit, Fall Color, Attracts Birds, Wildlife Food, Cold Tolerant Riverbank Grape is a North American grape and one of the hardiest species in the world surviving temperatures as low as minus -40F. It is a stunning vigorous climbing vine, up to 50 feet, with variable 3 to 7 inch leaves (rounded or deeply lobed) displaying beautiful gold and red autumn colors. It usually climbs trees, shrubs or fence rows, but will rise only 1/2-2 feet above the ground while sprawling in open areas. The blooming period occurs during the late spring and lasts about 2 to 3 weeks. The small greenish-white or greenish-yellow flowers have 5 tiny petals, and a fragrant musky scent. The flowers are replaced by 1/4 to 1/2 inch black fruit in clusters to 6 inches that develop during the summer. The grapes are sweetly acidic and have a lovely flavor when allowed to fully ripen on the vine, thus excellent for winemaking and jellies. Highly valued by wildlife and perfect for naturalizing woodland areas or along fences and of course as root stock. This species is used extensively as a rootstock in today’s European wineries. Those who enjoy a glass of vino fino owe a debt of gratitude to humble Vitis riparia . Even today Vitis vinifera vines are propagated on Vitis riparia rootstock to control phylloxera a devastating disease that will kill or severely harm own root Vitis vinifera. So if you want to grow your own grapes for wine or preserves, it is best to use this species as a rootstock. Other Names: Riverbank Grape, Frost Grape Zone: 3 to 9 Growth Rate: Fast Plant Type: Woody perennial fruiting vine Family: Vitaceae Native Range: Eastern North America Height: up to 50 feet Shape: Climbing Vine Bloom Time: June-July Bloom Color: Greenish-white or greenish-yellow Sun: Full Sun Fall Color: Gold and Reds Drought Tolerance: Moderate Water: Medium Maintenance: Low Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates heat, cold and some wind. Culture: Prune hard in fall or early spring to control rapid growth. Uses: Rootstock. The beautiful foliage makes this an excellent vine for a trellis, arbor or screen. Sowing Vitis riparia Seeds: For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours Stratify: Cold 90-180 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium (Not wet). Germination: Sow 1/4” Deep, Keep moist (Not wet).For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this .pdf:https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination: Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details. Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing. Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing. Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes. I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process. 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Paper Birch, Betula papyrifera, Tree Seeds

Sowing Betula papyrifera Seeds The most distinctive characteristic of this tree is the white peeling bark and golden/yellow fall color. The tree will grow to 50 feet or more and spread about half that amount.