
Complete the Garden
Grow guide & specs
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Germination
- 30-90 days
- Time to maturity
- Decades
- USDA zones
- 3-8
- Sunlight
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Water
- Moderate — prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil
- Mature height
- 60-75 ft (18-23 m)
- Planting season
- Indoor: Any time of year | Outdoor: Spring
- Seeds included
- 2-7+ Seeds
- Scientific name
- Acer saccharum
What's included
- Non-GMO Sugar Maple Tree seeds, 100% Recyclable Planters, Premium Nutrient-Rich Potting Soil, and a Technical Cultivation Guide with cold-stratification steps.
How to grow it
STRATIFICATION: Open your Seeds In A Cup kit and remove the seed packet. If seeds have wings (samaras), gently remove them. Soak seeds in room-temperature water for 24 hours. Place in the provided moistened growing medium inside a sealed bag. Refrigerate at 33-41°F (1-5°C) for 60-90 days. Check moisture biweekly.
PLANTING: After stratification, fill your Seeds In A Cup container with the provided growing medium. Plant seeds ½ inch deep. Water gently until evenly moist. Place in a bright location (65-70°F) or under a grow light for 12-14 hours/day. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Germination typically occurs within 14-42 days.
SEEDLING CARE: Sugar Maple seedlings appreciate dappled light — avoid harsh direct sun on young leaves. Water regularly to maintain moist soil. When seedlings reach 4-6 inches, transplant to a larger pot. Move outdoors in USDA Zones 3-8 after the last frost. Choose a location with morning sun and rich, moist soil. Growth of 1-2 feet per year is typical.