Trees: Buckeye Seed Part II

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Morph Dayton, OH(Zone 5a) Oct 24, 2002

I posted an inquiry on the Identification forum about a seedling that Belledonna sent me (thanks again, Donna :)

It seemed a little big to be a buckeye seedling, but the consesus is that is likely what it is. Here's our short discussion and a photo: http://davesgarden.com/t/365291/

My question as I posted in the last post of that thread is how to handle the seedling now. Of course, I'm going to pot it, but I'm not sure if I should keep it indoors throughout the winter or let it continue sprouting in the container but outside where a tree would normally grow.

I am looking for advice from anyone that might know about Buckeye seeds and their propogation. Thanks!!!

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CoCo Oct 25, 2002

The Buckeye nuts; also known as Horse chestnut nuts, should be preserved in sand during the winter, as they may become moldy and rot. If steeped in water, they will germinate more quickly. Horse chestnut will grow a foot the first summer and require little care. Horse chestnut thrives in most soils and situations, but does best in a good, sandy loam. Horse chestnut bark and seeds are collected in autumn.


Hope this helps and answers your question.

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Morph Dayton, OH(Zone 5a) Oct 26, 2002

CoCo, did you see that the seedling has already sprouted what appears to be a main root? Would you still place it in sand or go ahead and root it into moist soil or perhaps a moist soiless mixture?

Also, when you refer to these as Horse Chestnuts, are you in agreement that this seedling is likely a Buckeye seedling (Buckeye Tree [Aesculus])?

Many thanks...

I'm going to post the picture again in next response ~ didn't realize I couldn't add a pix by editing my response :)

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Morph Dayton, OH(Zone 5a) Oct 26, 2002

Here's the picture of the seedling. It's about 1.5" to 2" in width. Biggest one I've ever seen. But, I've never seen one that has sprouted. I've only seen the dry ones that are about the size of half a golf ball.

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