Propagation protocol for Spicebrush Lindera benzoin

Hoss, G. Native Plants Journal 7(2):134-136. 2006.

In Missouri, we find that fall-sowing freshly collected spicebush (Lindera benzoin (L.) Blume [Lauraceae) seeds removed from their fruits is the most efficient way to produce 1+0 seedlings suitable for conservation plantings. Although seeds are delicate, macerating fresh fruit appears to be an acceptable way to clean seeds and yields more seedlings than sowing air-dried fruits.


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Author(s): Greg Hoss

Section: Diverse Species