Re: cornus canadensis
- Subject: Re: [SG] cornus canadensis
- From: M*@AOL.COM
- Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 21:29:12 EDT
In a message dated 8/24/2004 8:18:47 PM Central Standard Time, Kdye1@AOL.COM
writes:
Hi All,
I have a friend who has been camping all over west Rockies area and she sent
me a bunch on cornus canadensis berries to try to germinate. Has anyone had
any success with these? I have read a couple of books and one says to remove
the pulp from the seeds and plant in a moist soil. The author said it may
take
2-3 years for them to germinate. I thought I'd have the best luck putting
them in a moist spot in my garden and protect them from critters with screen.
I
might sow some in flats too, and leave out over winter. If anyone has any
suggestions, I would sure like to hear them. Thanks.
Kay Dye, Edelstein, IL zone 5
Yes, remove seeds from the flesh and wash well, sow now and keep moist and
allow to over winter outside in a protected location. Should germinate the
second year. They like acid soils that are cool and not dry.
Paul
