Kentucky Coffeetree Seeds

Kentucky Coffeetree

Kentucky Coffeetree
(Gymnocladus dioicus)

The Kentucky Coffeetree is a popular tree that can reach 60 to 75 feet in height. The Kentucky Coffeetree is an excellent tree for parks, lawns, golf courses, and other large areas. This tree is a beautiful tree. The seeds were used by early settlers to Kentucky as a coffee substitute; hence the trees common name.

Soil Type: Prefers rich, deep, moist soil. Will adapt to poorer soils & environments such as chalk, limestone, drought, and city conditions.

Zones: 3 to 8

Germination Range: 70-90%

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Stratification Requirement: Seed should be scarified before planting.

Indoor Planting: If your seeds require stratification or scarification – do the recommended pretreatment before planting indoors. Planting Instructions: Fill a container with seed starting mix to about ½ inch from the top. Place your seeds 1 inch to 1 ½ inches below the soil surface. Gently water your seeds to keep moist, not soaking wet. Heat & humidity is critical for germination. Germination may occur in 1 week or as long as 3 months (depending on the species). Place the seed container on a heat mat under growing light(s). Keep your growing lights on 14 hours per day. Keep your heat mat on 24 hours per day. Once your seeds germinate, move each seed into its own container under the growing lights and on the heat mat. Keep your seedlings indoors for 2-3 months before transplanting outdoors in the spring (May to June).

Outdoor Planting: If your seeds do not require stratification: the best time to plant tree and shrub seeds outdoors is after the last frost in your area (spring). In the Northern states – the best time to plant seeds outdoors is from May to June. If your seeds require pretreatment: you should plant your seeds outdoors before the ground freezes in your area (late September to early November). Your seeds will naturally stratify during the cold winter. Germination usually occurs in May or during the spring season.

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Common Honey Locust Tree Seeds

Common Honey Locust Tree

Thornless Common Honey Locust
(Gleditsia triacanthos inermis)

The Common Honey Locust Tree is an excellent lawn tree for providing filtered shade. This tree can reach heights between 30 to 70 feet.

Soil Type: Prefers rich, moist bottomlands and limestone soils, salt tolerant and tolerant of drought conditions.

Zones: 4 to 9

Germination Range: 70-90%

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Common Honey Locust Tree Seeds

Stratification Requirement: Seeds should be scarified. Place seeds in a mason jar lined with coarse sandpaper and shake for 2-3 minutes or use a file to nick the seeds. Soak in water for 24 hours and then plant. Germination trials show the seed germinating with just a 24 hour water soak.

Indoor Planting: If your seeds require stratification or scarification – do the recommended pretreatment before planting indoors. Planting Instructions: Fill a container with seed starting mix to about ½ inch from the top. Place your seeds 1 inch to 1 ½ inches below the soil surface. Gently water your seeds to keep moist, not soaking wet. Heat & humidity is critical for germination. Germination may occur in 1 week or as long as 3 months (depending on the species). Place the seed container on a heat mat under growing light(s). Keep your growing lights on 14 hours per day. Keep your heat mat on 24 hours per day. Once your seeds germinate, move each seed into its own container under the growing lights and on the heat mat. Keep your seedlings indoors for 2-3 months before transplanting outdoors in the spring (May to June).

Outdoor Planting: If your seeds do not require stratification: the best time to plant tree and shrub seeds outdoors is after the last frost in your area (spring). In the Northern states – the best time to plant seeds outdoors is from May to June. If your seeds require pretreatment: you should plant your seeds outdoors before the ground freezes in your area (late September to early November). Your seeds will naturally stratify during the cold winter. Germination usually occurs in May or during the spring season.

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Black Walnut Tree Seeds

Black Walnut Tree

Black Walnut

(Juglans nigra, Northern)

The Black Walnut tree can reach heights of 100 to 130 feet. The Black Walnut tree produces delicious sweet, rich nuts. The wood is prized for furniture making.

Soil Type: Prefers deep, rich moist soils.

Zones: 4 to 9

Germination Range: 60-80%

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Stratification Requirement: Seed requires 90 to 120 days cold moist stratification.

Indoor Planting: If your seeds require stratification or scarification – do the recommended pretreatment before planting indoors. Planting Instructions: Fill a container with seed starting mix to about ½ inch from the top. Place your seeds 1 inch to 1 ½ inches below the soil surface. Gently water your seeds to keep moist, not soaking wet. Heat & humidity is critical for germination. Germination may occur in 1 week or as long as 3 months (depending on the species). Place the seed container on a heat mat under growing light(s). Keep your growing lights on 14 hours per day. Keep your heat mat on 24 hours per day. Once your seeds germinate, move each seed into its own container under the growing lights and on the heat mat. Keep your seedlings indoors for 2-3 months before transplanting outdoors in the spring (May to June).

Outdoor Planting: If your seeds do not require stratification: the best time to plant tree and shrub seeds outdoors is after the last frost in your area (spring). In the Northern states – the best time to plant seeds outdoors is from May to June. If your seeds require pretreatment: you should plant your seeds outdoors before the ground freezes in your area (late September to early November). Your seeds will naturally stratify during the cold winter. Germination usually occurs in May or during the spring season.

NOTE: Black Walnuts ship to the USA and Canada only.

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 1 1-1½' tree. Plants are not available in AR AZ CA IL IN KS MI MN MO NE OK PA TX VA WV

Product Details:

Botanical Name: Juglans nigra

Height: 50 - 75 feet.

Spacing: At least 8 - 12 feet apart for groupings, but 30 - 40 feet apart when growing for a specimen tree.

Depth: Same as nursery.

Spread: 30 - 40 feet.

Light Required: Full sun.

Pollinator: Partial self pollinating - but requires another black walnut for larger yields.

Yield: Varies. Up to 30 bushels at maturity.

Foliage: Medium to dark green, oval leaves, compound.

Fruit: Green cased nut often dropping to ground when black.

Zone: 4 - 8 (-20° F.).

Form: Deciduous. Oval.

Flower Form: Not showy, catkins.

Soil Requirements: Well-drained, deep. rich, moist soil. Tolerates dry soils once established.

Growth Rate: Medium growth rate. 12 - 24 inches per year.

Comments: Prized for nuts and timber. Bears up to 30 bushels of nuts once established. Truly a gourmet favorite-black walnuts have a rich flavor prized for baking, plus twice the protein of English walnuts. Trees grow up to 75 feet tall with dark green foliage, excellent for providing shade. Dark brown wood is strong with an attractive grain, providing valuable timber. Self-pollinating, but plant two or more for top crops.

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