Cornus (sericea)
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Betty Young Nurseries Sr Manager Bldg 201, Fort Mason San Francisco, California 94123 415-331-6917 415-331-7521 (fax) byoung@ggnpa.org |
| Family Scientific Name: | Cornaceae | ||
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| Family Common Name: | Dogwood Family | ||
| Scientific Name: | Cornus sericea L. sericea L. | ||
| Common Synonym: | Cornus stolonifera Michx. | ||
| Common Name: | Redstem Dogwood | ||
| Species Code: | CORSER | ||
| Ecotype: | Muir Woods, California | ||
| General Distribution: | C. sericea ssp. sericea is a circumboral species found throughout North America, Europe and Asia in moist woods and riparian areas. | ||
| Propagation Goal: | plants | ||
| Propagation Method: | seed | ||
| ProductType: | Container (plug) | ||
| Stock Type: | Deepot 40 | ||
| Time To Grow: | 0 | ||
| Target Specifications: | Height: N/A<br> Caliper: N/A<br> Root System: Firm plug in container. | ||
| Propagule Collection: |
Hardwood cuttings are collected between February 1st and February 28th. Cutting length is 45 cm (15 inches). |
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| Propagule Processing: | Cuttings are kept moist and cool prior to treatment. | ||
| Pre-Planting Treatments: |
Cuttings are treated with Hormex (1000 ppm IBA) rooting powder and struck in flats containing 2:1 Perlite/Vermiculite. % Rooting: 95% |
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| Growing Area Preparation/ Annual Practices for Perennial Crops: |
Fully Controlled Greenhouse. Flats are kept in the greenhouse and watered with an automatic irrigation system until roots are fully developed. |
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| Establishment Phase: |
Sowing Method: Transplanting Cuttings. Time to Transplant:60 days. Cuttings are transplanted to individual containers 2"x10" tubes (Deepot 40) containing standard potting mix of peat moss, fir bark, perlite, and sand. Cuttings are placed in the shadehouse. |
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| References: | A California Flora and Supplement, Munz, P., University of California Press, Berkeley and London, 1973. | ||
Citation:
Young, Betty. 2001. Propagation protocol for production of Container (plug) Cornus sericea L. plants Deepot 40; San Francisco, California. 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.
