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Cornus (sericea)

Jim Barner
Seed Extractory Manager
USDA FS - R6 Bend Seed Extractory
63095 Deschutes Market Rd.
Bend, Oregon 97701
541-383-5481
541-383-5498 (fax)
jbarner@fs.fed.us
http://fsweb-ochdes.r6.fs.fed.us/seedextractory/ex
Family Scientific Name: Cornaceae
Family Common Name: Dogwood family
Scientific Name: Cornus sericea L. sericea
Common Name: Redosier dogwood
Species Code: COSES
Ecotype: USFS, Malhuer National Forest, Blue Mountain Ranger District, Hwy. 26/Rd. 2614, Bridge Creek, Oregon; 4400 ft. elevation
Propagation Goal: seeds
Propagation Method: seed
ProductType: Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.)
Time To Grow: 0
Propagule Collection: Small lot, 8.8 pounds, hand collected into plastic bag.
Propagule Processing: METHOD OF CLEANING: Seeds are cleaned by maceration using a Dybvig Separator, pulp and debris are floated off, seeds are dried on mesh trays. A Oregon Seed Blower is used for cleaning and separation, a air screen cleaner can also be used. Number of Seeds per Pound: 21,210, Purity: 99%, X-Ray 100 Seeds: 92% Filled
Harvesting, Storage and Shipping: Storage: Cold Storage, 33-38 Degrees Fahrenheit

Citation:

Barner, Jim. 2007. Propagation protocol for production of Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.) Cornus sericea L. seeds USDA FS - R6 Bend Seed Extractory Bend, Oregon. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2025/04/25). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.