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Kalmia angustifolia , Sheep Laurel ,zone= 2 , sow @ 70ºF on peat moss in light
Kalmia latifolia , Mountain-laurel ,zone= 4 , sow @ 70ºF on peat moss in light
Kalopanax pictus , Castor-aralia ,zone= 4 , scarify, sow 3m @ 70ºF, then 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Koelreuteria paniculata , Golden Rain tree ,zone= 5 , scarify, sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Koelreuteria bipinatta , Chinese Flame tree ,zone= 5 , scarify, sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Kolkwitzia amabilis , Beautybush ,zone= 4 , sow @ 70ºF
Laburnum x watereri , Goldenchain tree ,zone= 5 , scarify, sow @ 70ºF
Lagerstroemia indica , Crapemyrtle ,zone= 7 , sow 2m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Larix decidua , European Larch ,zone= 4 , sow 2m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Larix gmelinii , Dahurian Larch ,zone= 1 , sow 2m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Larix kaempferi , Japanese Larch ,zone= 4 , sow 2m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Larix laricina , American Larch ,zone= 2 , sow 2m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Larix occidentalis , Western Larch ,zone= 4 , sow 2m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Larix russica , Siberian Larch ,zone= 1 , sow 2m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Ledum groenlandicum , Labrador tea ,zone= 2 , sow @ 70ºF on peat moss
Leiophyllum buxifolium , Box sandmyrtle ,zone= 5 , sow @ 70ºF on peat moss
Lespedeza bicolor , Shrub bushclover ,zone= 4 , direct sow outdoors
Leucothoe fontanesiana , Fetterbush ,zone= 4 , sow @ 70ºF on peat moss
Ligustrum amurense , Amur privet ,zone= 3 , wash seed 3x daily 7d, direct sow outdoors
Ligustrum japonicum , Japanese privet ,zone= 7 , wash seed 3x daily 7d, direct sow outdoors
Ligustrum obtusifolium , Border privet ,zone= 3 , wash 3x daily 7d, store seed 6m, then sow @ 70ºF for germ. in 13 wks
Ligustrum sinense , Chinese privet ,zone= 7 , wash seed 3x daily 7d, direct sow outdoors
Lindera benzoin , Spice Bush ,zone= 5 , sow 4wks @ 77ºF, then 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Lindera obtusiloba , Japanese spicebush ,zone= 6 , see L. benzoin
Liquidambar formosana , Formosan Gum ,zone= 7 , sow 1 to 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Liquidambar styraciflua , Liquidambar ,zone= 5 , sow 1 to 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Liriodendron tulipifera , Tulip Tree ,zone= 4 , sow 2 to 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Liriope spicata , Lilyturf ,zone= 4 , wash seed 3x daily 7d, direct sow outdoors
Lonicera alpigena , Alps honeysuckle ,zone= 6 , sow 2m @ 39ºF, then 2m @ 70ºF, recycle until germ. occurs
Maackia amurensis , Amur maackia ,zone= 3 , hot water soak o/n, sow @ 70ºF
Maackia chinensis , Chinese maackia ,zone= 5 , hot water soak o/n, sow @ 70ºF
Maclura pomifera , Osage Orange ,zone= 5 , soak, sow 4 wks @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Magnolia acuminata and other species , Cucumber tree ,zone= 3 , remove seed coat, sow 3m @ 39ºF, then direct sow outdoors
Mahonia aquifolium , Oregon grapeholly ,zone= 4 , sow fresh seed 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ. (do not dry store seeds)
Malus hupehensis , Tea crabapple ,zone= 5 , sow 2m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Melia azedarach , Chinaberry ,zone= 7 , sow @ 70ºF
Metasequoia glyptostroboides , Dawn Redwood ,zone= 5 , sow @ 70ºF
Mitchella repens , Partridgeberry ,zone= 3 , sow 2m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Morus alba , White Mulberry ,zone= 4 , sow 2m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Morus rubra , Red Mulberry ,zone= 5 , sow 2m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Myrica pensylvanica , Northern bayberry ,zone= 2 , remove wax from seeds collected in October, sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Nandina domestica , Nandina ,zone= 6 , direct sow outdoors for germ. in 2 years
Nemopanthus mucronatus , Mountain Holly ,zone= 5 , sow 3m @ 70ºF, then 3m @ 39ºF, recycle for germ. in 3 years
Nerium oleander , Oleander ,zone= 8 , sow @ 70ºF
Nothofagus dombeyi , Coigue ,zone= 8, GA-3 soak, sow 1w @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Nothofagus obliqua , Roble Beech ,zone= 8 , GA-3 soak, sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Nothofagus procera , Rauli Beech ,zone= 7 , see N. dombeyi
Nothofagus pumilio , Lenga ,zone= 7 , see N. dombeyi
Nothofagus solanderi v cliffortoides , Mountain Beech ,zone= 8 , GA-3 soak, sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Nyssa sinensis , Chinese Tupelo ,zone= 7 , direct sow outdoors
Nyssa sylvatica , Black Gum ,zone= 3 , sow 2m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Ostrya virginiana , Ironwood ,zone= 4 , sow 6m @ 70ºF, then 6m @ 39ºF, recycle until germ. occurs
Oxydendrum arboreum , Sourwood ,zone= 5 , sow @ 70ºF on peat moss
Parrotia persica , Persian parrotia ,zone= 5 , sow 5m @ 68ºF night and 86ºF daytime temps, then 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Parrotiopsis jacquemontia , ,zone= 5 , sow 6m @ 70ºF, then 6m @ 39ºF, recycle until germ. occurs
Parthenocissus quinquefolia , Virginia creeper ,zone= 3 , sow 4 wks @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ. (invasive)
Paulownia tomentosa , Princess Tree ,zone= 5 , sow @ 68ºF night and 86ºF daytime temps. in light for germ. in 2 to 3 wks.
Phellodendron amurense , Amur Cork Tree ,zone= 3 , sow @ 70ºF
Philadelphus coronarius , Mock Orange ,zone= 4 , direct sow outdoors
Photinia villosa , Oriental photinia ,zone= 4 , sow 2m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Physocarpus opulifolius , Ninebark ,zone= 2, sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Physocarpus opulifolius , Eastern ninebark ,zone= 2 , sow @ 70ºF
Picea abies , Norway spruce ,zone= 2 , direct sow outdoors
Picea brewerana , Brewer's Weeping Spruce ,zone= 6 , direct sow outdoors
Picea engelmannii , Engelmann spruce ,zone= 2 , direct sow outdoors
Picea glauca , White Spruce ,zone= 2 , direct sow outdoors
Picea mariana , Black Spruce ,zone= 2 , direct sow outdoors
Picea omorika , Serbian Spruce ,zone= 5, direct sow outdoors
Picea orientalis , Oriental Spruce ,zone= 5, direct sow outdoors
Picea pungens , Colorado Spruce ,zone= 5 , direct sow outdoors
Picea pungens , Blue Colorado Spruce ,zone= 5 , sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for low germ.
Picea rubens , Red Spruce ,zone= 3 , direct sow outdoors
Pieris japonica , Japanese pieris ,zone= 5 , sow @ 70ºF on peat moss
Pinus aristata , Bristle Cone Pine ,zone= 3 , sow @ 70ºF
Pinus banksiana , Jack Pine ,zone= 2 , sow 2w @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Pinus cembra , Swiss Stone Pine ,zone= 1 , direct sow outdoors, or sow 9m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Pinus densiflora , Japanese Red Pine ,zone= 5 , sow @ 70ºF
Pinus echinata , Shortleaf pine ,zone= 6 , sow @ 70ºF
Pinus flexilis , Limber Pine ,zone= 3 , sow 2m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ,
Pinus koraiensis , Korean Pine ,zone= 3 , sow @ 70ºF
Pinus mugo , Swiss Mountain Pine ,zone= 3 , sow @ 70ºF
Pinus nigra ssp nigra , Austrian Pine ,zone= 5 , sow @ 70ºF
Pinus parviflora , Japanese White Pine ,zone= 5, sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Pinus peuce , Macedonian Pine ,zone= 5 , sow 2m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Pinus ponderosa , Ponderosa Pine ,zone= 4 , sow @ 70ºF
Pinus resinosa , Red Pine ,zone= 3 , sow @ 70ºF
Pinus rigida , Pitch Pine ,zone= 4 , sow @ 70ºF
Pinus sabiniana , Digger Pine ,zone= 8 , sow 2m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Pinus strobus , Eastern White Pine ,zone= 3 , sow 2m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Pinus sylvestris , Scots Pine ,zone= 2 , sow @ 70ºF
Pinus taeda , Loblolly Pine ,zone= 7 , sow @ 70ºF
Pinus thunbergii (thunbergiana) , Japanese Black Pine ,zone= 6 , sow @ 70ºF
Pistacia chinensis , Chinese pistache ,zone= 6 , Collect bluish color fruits only, wash seed 3x daily 7d, sow @ 39ºF in damp paper towels, check for radicle emergence in approx. in 50-60d, then sow outdoors.
Platanus occidentalis , American Plane ,zone= 4 , sow 2m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Platanus orientalis , Oriental Plane ,zone= 7 , sow 2m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Platanus x acerifolia , London planetree ,zone= 4 , sow 2m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Poncirus trifoliata , Hardy-orange ,zone= 6 , sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Populus alba , White Poplar ,zone= 3 , sow @ 70ºF, if you must
Populus tremuloides , American Aspen ,zone= 1 , sow @ 70ºF
Potentilla fruticosa , Bush cinquefoil ,zone= 2 , sow @ 70ºF
Prinsepia sinensis , Cherry prinsepia ,zone= 3 , sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Prunus avium , Sweet Cherry ,zone= 3 , wash fresh seed 3x daily 7d, sow 3m @ 70ºF, then 3m @ 39ºF, recycle for germ. in 3rd and 5th periods, i.e., 70,39,(70), 39, (70)
Prunus caroliniana , Carolina cherrylaurel ,zone= 7 , direct sow outdoors in the fall
Prunus cerasifera , Cherry plum ,zone= 4 , wash seed 3x daily 7d, direct sow outdoors in the fall
Prunus laurocerasus , English laurel ,zone= 6 , sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Pseudocydonia sinensis , Chinese quince ,zone= 5 , sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Pseudolarix x kaempferi , Golden-larch ,zone= 4 , sow 2m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ., low fertility
Pseudotsuga menziesii , Douglas Fir ,zone= 7 , sow @ 70ºF
Ptelea trifoliata , Hoptree ,zone= 3 , sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Pterocarya fraxinifolia , Caucasian Wingnut ,zone= 5 , sow fresh seed @ 70ºF, direct sow dry seed outdoors
Pterostyrax hispida , Fragrant Epaulette Tree ,zone= 6 , sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Punica granatum , Pomegranate ,zone= 7 , sow @ 70ºF
Pyracantha coccinea bs , Scarlet firethorn ,zone= 6 , sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Pyrus calleryana 'bradford' , Bradford callery pear ,zone= 4 , sow 3m @ 33ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Quercus acutissima , Sawtooth oak ,zone= 5 , direct sow outdoors in the fall
Quercus alba , White Oak ,zone= 4 , direct sow outdoors in the fall
Quercus coccinea , Scarlet Oak ,zone= 4 , sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Quercus imbricaria , Shingle oak ,zone= 4 , direct sow outdoors in the fall
Quercus macrocarpa , Bur Oak ,zone= 3 , direct sow outdoors in the fall
Quercus palustris , Pin oak ,zone= 4 , direct sow outdoors in the fall
Quercus phellos , Willow Oak ,zone= 6 , sow 3m @ 70ºF, then 3m @ 39ºF, recycle
Quercus robur , English Oak ,zone= 6 , sow @ 70ºF
Quercus rubra , Red Oak ,zone= 3 , sow 6w @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Quercus virginiana , Live Oak ,zone= 7 , direct sow outdoors in the fall
Raphiolepis umbellata , Indian hawthorn ,zone= 7 , wash seed 3x daily 7d, direct sow outdoors
Rhamnus cathartica , Common buckthorn ,zone= 2 , sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Rhamnus frangula , Alder Buckthorn ,zone= 3 , sow 2m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Rhododendron carolinianum , Carolina rhododendron ,zone= 5 , sow @ 70ºF on peat moss
Rhododendron catawbiense , Catawba rhododendron ,zone= 4 , sow @ 70ºF on peat moss
Rhododendron mucronulatum , Korean rhododendron ,zone= 4 , sow @ 70ºF on peat moss
Rhododendron schlippenbachii , Royal azalea ,zone= 4 , sow @ 70ºF on peat moss
Rhodotypos scandens , White Kerria ,zone= 5 , scarify, sow 2m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Rhus typhina , Staghorn Sumach ,zone= 3 , scarify, sow @ 70ºF
Ribes alpinum , Alpine currant ,zone= 2 , direct sow outdoors
Robinia pseudoacacia , Black Locust ,zone= 3 , scarify, hot water soak, sow @ 70ºF
Rosa multiflora , Japanese rose ,zone= 5 , sow 4m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Rosa rugosa , Saltspray rose ,zone= 2 , sow 4m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Salix alba , White Willow ,zone= 2 , sow fresh seed @ 70ºF
Sambucus canadensis , American elder ,zone= 3 , sow 2m @ 68ºF, then 4m @ 39ºF in moist sand
Santolina chamaecyparissus , Lavender cotton ,zone= 6 , sow @ 70ºF
Sapindus drummondii , Western soapberry ,zone= 6 , wash seed 3x daily 7d, sow 50-60d @ 39ºF in damp paper towels until radicles emerge, then sow outdoors
Sassafras albidum , Sassafras ,zone= 4 , sow 4m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Sciadopytis verticillata , Japanese Umbrella Pine ,zone= 6 ,sow 3m @ 65ºF in moist sand, then 3m @ 39ºF on peat moss
Sequoia sempervirens , Californian Redwood ,zone= 8 , direct sow outdoors in half shade after last frost in the spring.
Sequoiadendron giganteum , Giant Sequoia ,zone= 7 , sow @ 70ºF in darkness
Shepherdia canadensis , Russet buffaloberry ,zone= 2 , scarify, sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Skimmia japonica , Japanese skimmia ,zone= 7 , wash seed 3x daily 7d, sow @ 70ºF
Sophora japonica , Japanese Pagoda Tree ,zone= 5 , scarify, sow @ 70ºF
Sorbaria sorbifolia , Ural false spirea ,zone= 2 , sow fresh seed @ 70ºF
Sorbus alnifolia , Korean Mountain Ash ,zone= 6 , sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Sorbus americana , American Mountain Ash ,zone= 2 , sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Sorbus aria , Whitebeam ,zone= 5 , sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Sorbus aucuparia , Mountain Ash ,zone= 2 , sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Sorbus cashmeriana , ,zone= 5 , sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Spiraea x vanhouttei , Vanhoutte spirea ,zone= 3 , direct sow outdoors
Staphylea trifolia , Bladdernut ,zone= 5 , sow fresh seed only 3m @ 70ºF, then 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Stephanandra incisa , Cutleaf stephanandra ,zone= 3 , sow fresh seed only 3m @ 70ºF, then 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Stewartia ovata v grandiflora , Mountain Camellia ,zone= 5 , direct sow outdoors in the fall for germ. in the second following spring.
Stewartia pseudocamellia , Japanese Stewartia ,zone= 5 , direct sow outdoors for germ. in about 17m
Styrax japonicum , Japanese Snowbell ,zone= 5 , direct sow outdoors in the fall for germ. in the second following spring. Can be done faster (see Hard Seeds p23)
Styrax obassia , Fragrant Snowbell Tree ,zone= 6 , direct sow outdoors in the fall for germ. in the second following spring. Can be done faster (see Hard Seeds p23)
Symphoricarpos albus , Snowberry ,zone= 3 , scarify, sow 3m @ 70ºF, then 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ. Seed will not tolerate dry storage.
Symplocos paniculata , Sapphireberry ,zone= 4 , sow 3m @ 70ºF, then 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Syringa reticulata , Japanese Tree Lilac ,zone= 5 , direct sow outdoors
Tamarix ramosissima , Five-stamen tamarix ,zone= 3 , sow @ 70ºF
Taxodium ascendens , Pond Cypress ,zone= 5 , soak 5 min. in ethyl alcohol, sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Taxodium distichum , Bald cypress ,zone= 4 , soak 5 min. in ethyl alcohol, sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Taxus cuspidata , Japanese Yew ,zone= 6 , direct sow outdoors
Thuja occidentalis , White Cedar ,zone= 2 , sow 2m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Thuja orientalis , Oriental arborvitae ,zone= 5 , sow 2m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Thuja plicata , Western Red Cedar ,zone= 6 , sow 2m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Thujopsis dolobrata , False arborvitae ,zone= 5 , difficult, give them to nature
Tilia americana , American Basswood ,zone= 3 , difficult, give them to nature
Tilia cordata , Small Leaved Lime ,zone= 3 , direct sow outdoors for germ. in about 17m
Tilia tomentosa , Silver linden ,zone= 6 , difficult, give them to nature
Tsuga canadensis , Canadian Hemlock ,zone= 4 , sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Tsuga caroliniana , Carolina Hemlock ,zone= 4 , sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Tsuga chinensis , Chinese Hemlock ,zone= 6 , sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Tsuga heterophylla , Western Hemlock ,zone= 6 , sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Tsuga mertensiana , Mountain Hemlock ,zone= ?, sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Ulmus alata , Winged Elm ,zone= 6 , sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Ulmus americana , American Elm ,zone= 3 , sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Ulmus glabra , Wych Elm ,zone= 5 , sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Ulmus parvifolia , Chinese Elm ,zone= 5 , sow 2m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Ulmus pumila , Siberian Elm ,zone= 4 , sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Ulmus rubra , Slippery Elm ,zone= 3 , sow 3m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Vaccinium corymbosum , Highbush blueberry ,zone= 3 , direct sow outdoors
Viburnum dentatum , Arrowwood viburnum ,zone= 2 , sow 6m to 17m @ 68ºF night and 86ºF daytime temps, then 2m @ 39ºF, recycle
Viburnum dilatatum , Linden viburnum ,zone= 5 , sow 5m @ 70ºF, then 3m @ 39ºF, recycle
Viburnum lantana , Wayfaring Tree ,zone= 3 , direct sow outdoors
Viburnum lentago , Sheepberry ,zone= 2 , sow 5m to 9m @ 68ºF night and 86ºF daytime temps, then 2m to 4m @ 39ºF, recycle
Viburnum opulus , European cranberrybush ,zone= 3 , sow 2m to 3m @ 68ºF night and 86ºF daytime temps, then 2m @ 39ºF, recycle
Viburnum x burkwoodii , Burkwood viburnum ,zone= 3 , wash seeds 3x daily 7d, sow @ 70ºF in moist paper towels until radicles emerge, then direct sow outdoors
Vitex negundo , Chastetree ,zone= 6 , direct sow outdoors
Weigela floribunda , Japanese wisteria ,zone= 4 , direct sow outdoors
Weigela florida , Weigela ,zone= 5 , direct sow outdoors
Xanthoceras sorbifolium , Yellowhorn ,zone= 6 , sow @ 70ºF
Zanthoxylum americanum , Northern Prickly Ash ,zone= 3 , direct sow outdoors in the fall
Zelkova serrata , Japanese zelkova ,zone= 5 , sow 2m @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ.
Zenobia pulverulenta , Dusty zenobia ,zone= 5, sow @ 70ºF on peat moss




References for Seed Germination of woodies: Norman C Deno, "Seed Germination Theory and Practice", 2nd Ed. 1993, and Supplements #1 and #2 (these books describe actual germination experience for each species tried, but are not restricted to woodies.)
Michael A Dirr, "Manual of Woody Landscape Plants", 1975 and numerous revisions. (the Doctor is in: descriptions of woody plants and their cultivars, along with best propagation advice.)
James A Young and Cheryl G Young, "Seeds of Woody Plants in North America", 1992 (marvelous book on seed germination of woodies; see Appendix B for germination characteristics by genera; these general rules are invaluable.)