About
Douglas Maple is a Broadleaf deciduous large shrub to small tree occurring in the west from Alaska to New Mexico. Its leaves are usually three lobed with serrated margins and a nice yellow red colour in the fall. The bark is smooth and light-coloured; seeds are winged like other maples. Douglas Maple can grow in poor sites and is tolerant to a wide range of weather and soil conditions. The variety "douglasii" grows from Alaska to Washington and Idaho, with different varieties occur depending on the climate an location.Growing From Seed
Growing from seed is one of the most economical and satisfying ways to build a native plant garden. The table shows brief planting instructions, including how long and what kind of stratification this plant needs. For further information on stratification and seed preparation please refer to our article: Preparing To Grow Wild Plant Seeds
| Seeds/Packet | 15+ |
|---|---|
| Seeds/Gram | Coming soon... |
| Cost/Gram | $Price coming soon... |
| Dormancy Treatment | Cold Moist Stratification |
| Seeding Instructions | Cold moist stratify for 3 months. |
Growing From Plants
Seedlings are a more economical option than established plants and an easier start than growing from seed. Our plants are shipped in soil blocks or plug trays. Plants do surprizingly well in the mail but need special care upon arrival. Please see Planting Mail Order Seedlings for information on how to plant and care for seedlings.
Shipping
We currently ship seeds to all Canadian provinces and ship plants just within the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. Seeds ship year-round and usually take a few days (or longer if you are ordering from a distant province). It usually takes 2-5 business days in the mail for plant orders once shipped. Plants are generally available from May to September and can be reserved during off season; Shipping costs are calculated during checkout. Seed orders over $100 ship free! See Shipping for more details.