Cold Stratification

Question

Im planning to plant 50 Sugar Maple trees in a empty field on my property. Your article states putting the seeds in the fridge for up to 90 days. Will it hurt the seeds if I keep them in my shed for the remainder of the winter(60-90 days) in -15 +/- temperatures? They get this in the natural world. Also, what is the recommended spacing of the seedlings when time to plant. Im thinking around 6m apart.

Answer 1

Some people keep their seeds in the freezer so it should be fine. The canopy can be 50 feet wide, so plan for that.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/maple/planting-sugar-maple-trees.htm