Free Seeds Inside US and Fast Ship Maple Norway / Acer Platanoides ? ? Crimson King ? ? This very popular ? ? shade tree ? ? The crimson king maple is a rare and unique deciduous tree that shows color for most of the year. Its leaves are deep purple in late spring to early fall and then evolve into bright yellow during the fall color change. The crimson king make for great shade trees and also do very well as bonsai specimens. These seeds will require a period of cold stratification. Purchasing now will ensure that they?re ready to go for the spring. Hardiness Zones: 3-9 Habit: Deciduous Growth Rate: Moderate to rapid Site Requirements: Sun to shade; range of soil types Texture: Medium Form: Pyramidal when young; ascending branches with an irregular rounded crown Height: 20 to 40' Width: 20 to 35 Seeds Germination: Plant the seeds about three-quarters of an inch (2 cm.) deep in moist peat moss or folder the paper towel, then place them in a plastic bag inside the refrigerator for 60 to 90 days. Place the pots in a warm location when they come out of the refrigerator, and once they germinate, place them in a sunny window. Keep the soil moist at all times Stratification is achieved either by sowing maple seeds outdoors in the fall in temperate or cold regions or by refrigerating the maple in an appropriate medium. Placing the seeds and moist, but not wet, peat moss, sand, perlite or vermiculite in a bag or container with a small opening or holes to allow slight air flow and re-moistening the medium as needed to prevent drying is key to maintaining the stratification environment. The ideal length and temperature for stratification varies between maple species, but most germinate best following 40 to 90 days of cold treatment at 33 to 41 degrees Fahrenheit. When several of the seeds begin to sprout, they are ready to plant. Customer Service: Your success is our success. If you feel like you cannot leave us a 5 star rating or if you have any issues with your order, like damaged or wrong items etc...just send us a note and we'll promptly resolve the issue for you. Free Shipping: Seeds are packaged in a small poly bag. In an effort to keep costs low, and pass the savings onto you, we do not offer specific planting directions on seed packets. If you cannot locate planting instructions for your specific conditions, contact us and we'll do our best to instruct you on the proper methods. There is no tracking number for economy shipping. Economy shipping order usually takes 1-2 weeks to arrive depending on the state you live. If you want seeds to arrive faster and safely with the tracking, it is HIGHLY recommended to choose USPS Ground Advantage.