B and T World Seeds' reference number: 435996

Malus halliana Koehne is included in the following B and T World Seeds flowering plant categories:
29:   Temperate Forest and Woodland Tree and Shrub Seed List
40:   Shrub Seed List, Hardy and Tender
51:   Chinese Native and Introduced Plants
185:   Plant Species whose germination is improved by Smoke
597:  Rosaceae

Germination guide
Malus halliana Koehne seeds will usually germinate in 120-365 days, even under good conditions germination may be erratic. Normally will only germinate with light so surface sow. Sow seeds about 1mm deep in a Peaty seed sowing mix at about 10°C.

Stratification (cold treatment or vernalization) Some seeds need to be overwintered before they will germinate. Some seeds need just a couple of weeks, others 3 months. Seeds can be stratified in dampened peat or sand, in a plastic box or bag at 4°C or 5°C in a refrigerator. The seeds should not be frozen or in a wet medium. Very small seeds can be sown on the surface of their growing medium, in pots sealed in plastic bags, and kept in the 'fridge. Many vernalized seeds need light to germinate when they are sown in the "Spring".

Soak for 24 hours (Pre-chill for 14 weeks)