Chamaecyparis (nootkatensis)
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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 |
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| Family Scientific Name: | Gymnosperm | ||
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| Family Common Name: | Cypress family | ||
| Scientific Name: | Chamaecyparis nootkatensis (D. Don) Spach | ||
| Common Name: | Alaska cedar | ||
| Species Code: | CHNO | ||
| Ecotype: | USFS, Malhuer National Forest, Blue Mountain Ranger District, John Day, Oregon | ||
| Propagation Goal: | seeds | ||
| Propagation Method: | seed | ||
| ProductType: | Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.) | ||
| Time To Grow: | 0 | ||
| Propagule Collection: | Small lot, hand collected. | ||
| Propagule Processing: | METHOD OF PROCESSING: Cones were kiln dried, at 90 Degrees Fahrenheit for 48 hours, until flared. Cones are then tumbled to extract the seeds. Seeds are then air-screened using an office Clipper, with a top screen: 13 round and a bottom screen: 8 round, medium speed, medium air. Seeds are finished using a Gravity Separator, Oliver Model 30, (speed and air varies by lot), to remove remaining nonviable seed and inert material. Number of Seeds per Pound: 80,140, Purity: 99%, X-Ray 100 Seeds: 86% Filled | ||
| Harvesting, Storage and Shipping: | Storage: Cold Storage, 33-38 Degrees Fahrenheit | ||
Citation:
Barner, Jim. 2009. Propagation protocol for production of Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.) Chamaecyparis nootkatensis (D. Don) Spach 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.
