Beginner Gardening: Germination of Eastern Redbud Seeds Harvested After Winter, 1 by WonderWeasel

WonderWeasel wrote:
Hello--

Now that the snow has all melted, I've noticed a bunch of Eastern Redbud seed pods below the tree, and the seeds seem to have made it through the winter intact. I know that this species needs cold stratification and/or scarification if harvested in the fall, but if the seeds are collected after winter, are they still viable, and do they still need scarification? Any help is appreciated!!!

Thanks
--Jordan