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OfBonsai says Zelkova don't need stratification - http://ofbonsai.org/techniques/propagation/trees-from-seed-bonsai-the-slowest-way

To be clear on my comment about not sure if I would do paper towel again, since damp sand also seems to be a popular method, and to me it seems like it would be least likely to inhibit the roots growing straight, it's what I think I might try next time.

Good point on the coffee filters- they are woven tighter and probably less likely to snag a root.

After 5 1/2 months, the 29 original seeds have dropped to 15 that have sprouted a root (longest was about 3") 4 haven't done anything (unlikely to sprout I think) and 10 that were thrown out over time, due to rot. I'm not sure I would do the damp paper towel method again, as you can see that...

Thanks Leo- yup, I'm holding tight on them till spring. I appreciate your insights and experience. Thanks!

Different types of seeds require different procedures and stratification periods - check this link for some help for your particular type - http://ofbonsai.org/techniques/propagation/trees-from-seed-bonsai-the-slowest-way

In mid-October I started stratifying some Japanese Beech seeds purchased from a seed house. I started with 29 seeds of which 18 sank and 11 floated during the overnight soak. Stratification has been in the refrigerator, in damp paper towels, in plastic bags - I've been checking the...

Where is this tree? Your post says "in the islands" - Big Island of Hawaii? I know there are many real-life wind swept trees there, and it is somewhat arid at certain locations.