Do Red Cedars Have Seeds

Red cedar seeds are profoundly dormant and must be processed before sowing to promote germination. However, even with thorough pretreatment, many red cedar seeds fail to germinate, so it is best to sow extra seeds to ensure at least one or two will sprout.

How do you collect cedar seeds?

Harvest the Seeds True cedars’ seeds generally ripen in September and October. Harvest the cones before they open because their opening disperses their seeds. After twisting those cones to separate them from their tree, spread them on a tarp in sunlight and leave them there until their scales relax to reveal the seeds.

Do cedar trees produce seeds?

Cedar cones are slow to mature after fall pollination — typically 17 to 18 months. When ripe, they burst open, releasing winged, 1/3- to 1/2-inch long seeds. These seeds germinate readily and grow into striking trees that thrive in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 6 through 9.