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'MacDonald' Manitoba Maple Seed

    Description

    Latin Name: Acer negundo

    DESCRIPTION

    Family: Aceraceae

    Native Range: Western Canada, Central United States

    Seed Source: Selected stands in the Qu'Appelle Valley near Katepwa Lake, Saskatchewan

    Height and Spread: 15m x 5m (25 years)

    Overview: The 'MacDonald' seed strain was developed for agroforestry planting in the Canadian prairies. It is a excellent long-lived tree species that is fast growing and ultra hardy. 'This seed stain was named in honour of Dan MacDonald a long time tree planting inspector at the Dominion Forest Nursery Station at Indian Head from 1913 to 1949.

    Fruits: A samara consisting of two oval carpels joined at the base and each terminating in a broad membranous wing.

    Average number of seeds/packet: 150

    SEED TREATMENT / SOWING

    Stratification: Stratify in moist sand at 5°C for 45 days

    Ideal sowing time: Spring (stratified seed) or fall (non-stratified)

    Sowing instructions: Sow 2 cm deep, 50 seeds/meter; Greenhouse - sow 3 seeds per cell.

    Growing conditions: Best growth on medium textured soils with soil pH 7.0 to 8.0. Fertilization is not required.

    AGROFORESTRY VALUE

    'MacDonald' Manitoba maple is used in farm or field shelterbelts where a fast growing, flood tolerant, tough tree is needed. The seed strain is easy to grow, does well on most soils, frost and drought resistant. Its sap can used to produce maple syrup.

     

    'MacDonald' Manitoba Maple Seed

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      Latin Name: Acer negundo DESCRIPTION Family: Aceraceae Native Range: Western Canada, Central United States Seed Source: Selected stands in the Qu'Appelle... Read more

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        Description

        Latin Name: Acer negundo

        DESCRIPTION

        Family: Aceraceae

        Native Range: Western Canada, Central United States

        Seed Source: Selected stands in the Qu'Appelle Valley near Katepwa Lake, Saskatchewan

        Height and Spread: 15m x 5m (25 years)

        Overview: The 'MacDonald' seed strain was developed for agroforestry planting in the Canadian prairies. It is a excellent long-lived tree species that is fast growing and ultra hardy. 'This seed stain was named in honour of Dan MacDonald a long time tree planting inspector at the Dominion Forest Nursery Station at Indian Head from 1913 to 1949.

        Fruits: A samara consisting of two oval carpels joined at the base and each terminating in a broad membranous wing.

        Average number of seeds/packet: 150

        SEED TREATMENT / SOWING

        Stratification: Stratify in moist sand at 5°C for 45 days

        Ideal sowing time: Spring (stratified seed) or fall (non-stratified)

        Sowing instructions: Sow 2 cm deep, 50 seeds/meter; Greenhouse - sow 3 seeds per cell.

        Growing conditions: Best growth on medium textured soils with soil pH 7.0 to 8.0. Fertilization is not required.

        AGROFORESTRY VALUE

        'MacDonald' Manitoba maple is used in farm or field shelterbelts where a fast growing, flood tolerant, tough tree is needed. The seed strain is easy to grow, does well on most soils, frost and drought resistant. Its sap can used to produce maple syrup.

         

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