Re: cornus canadensis
- Subject: Re: [SG] cornus canadensis
- From: M* T* <m*@HORT.NET>
- Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 00:00:05 -0400
> From: Meum71@AOL.COM
> 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.
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"Seeds of Woody Plants In North America" by Young & Young concurs
with what Paul has said. Seed needs a warm stratification period
min. 60 days at 25C (77F ) followed by min. 150 days at 1C (33F).
Book further says that acid scarification for 1 hour encourages
germination (guess it mimics going through a squirrel's tummy or
something). So, as Paul says, plant now outside and leave them to
winter over. I think the screen over the area, flat or pots is a
good idea. I use metal window screen over my pots; keeps out
critters and debris, plus you can cut it with scissors and bend it to
make a top for a flat or whatever you want.
Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@hort.net
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