Cornus amomum
Silky Dogwood
9,95 $
Availability
In stockHardiness Zone
4b (Successfully verified in this zone)Region of Origin
Northeastern North AmericaMother Tree located in
Angus, OntarioSeeds Type
Orthodox, that is to say seeds with the capability to withstand desiccation and freezing temperatures (-20°C) and may therefore be conserved for years, if not decades.
For germination, you must...
1. allow FOUR MONTHS for seed treatment;
2. subject them to a scarification AND a cold stratification before sowing (follow the steps below in order).
Scarification : Soak the pyrenes in water at room temperature for 24 hours.
Stratification (cold) : Place the pyrenes in a bag (Ziploc Slider type) containing slightly premoistened peat moss. Seeds should be surrounded by the latter. Close the bag and place it in cool storage (between 1°C and 5°C) for approximately four months.
Seedlings : Remove the content from the bag and sow the pyrenes one by one. Bury lightly, less than five millimeters from the soil surface.