Protocol for germinating Korean Hornbeam seeds?

[BigAbs321]

Hello,

I recently purchased some Korean Hornbeam (Carpinus turczaninovii) seeds and was wondering if anyone here has successfully germinated them. The instructions say to scarify first: is this with the same hot water soak used for Trident Maple and Japanese Black Pine seeds for 24 hours to look for sinkers? The steps also mention a warm stratification period, which I’ve never tried before. Do you guys have any tips for preventing fungal growth? I was planning on putting the seeds in a baggy with sphagnum moss moistened with water and some hydrogen peroxide. Any input would be welcome, thanks!

 

[bonsaibandit]

This document has some recommendations for how to perform stratification with steps to prevent fungal issues. I have not tried it yet but also picked up some Korean hornbeam seeds and plan to try it.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0283/4877/6541/files/SEED_STRATIFICATION_ed8cc27c-fdd1-4600-8565-8a1fd5728be0.pdf?v=1724161801

Also per sheffields seeds:

- Price per 1 packet

If you're looking for a bonsai tree with naturally small leaves, look no further than Carpinus turczaninovii - commonly known as Korean hornbeam. This species is lauded by experts as one of the best for bonsai, thanks to its petite foliage and flexible na

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