Hello gardeners. I have been trying to reproduce Umbrella Tree ( Magnolia Tripetalis )from seed with no luck what-so-ever. I've removed seed from cones and then soaked for a few days to loosen and remove the red outter skin. I've planted the hard black seed in the ground, in soil filled flower pots, in wet paper towel and have been soaking some in water for the past few weeks to no avail. I can't seem to get these seeds to sprout. I have seen seedling plants in the wild so I do know they will grow from seed. Perhaps they've been through the digestive tract of one animal or other to soften the shell some. ( ? ). Anyone have any suggestions ? I would prefer seedlings verses cuttings. Is some form of scarification required ? Has anyone out there ever propegated said trees ? TIA Paul
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10 years ago