Cedrela (odorata)
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Margaret Hayes Database of Restoration Research on the Colorado Plateau #2 Brewers Bay St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802-9990 (340) 693-1084 bdaly@uvi.edu http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/prog/more/CPNPP/cpnpp_ |
| Family Scientific Name: | Meliaceae | ||
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| Family Common Name: | Mahogany Family | ||
| Scientific Name: | Cedrela odorata L. | ||
| Common Name: | Sanish Cedar | ||
| Species Code: | CEDODO | ||
| Ecotype: | St. Croix | ||
| Propagation Goal: | plants | ||
| Propagation Method: | seed | ||
| ProductType: | Container (plug) | ||
| Time To Grow: | 18 Months | ||
| Target Specifications: | Height: 3 feet<br> Calpier: N/A<br> Root System: Firm plug in container. | ||
| Propagule Collection: |
Collect whole fruits in clusters directly from tree once the fruits began to open. |
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| Pre-Planting Treatments: | None | ||
| Growing Area Preparation/ Annual Practices for Perennial Crops: |
Seeds are sown in deep trays using a edium of vermiculite, compost, peat and local soil. Seeds are sown into flats and lightly covered with perlite as a muclh. |
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| Establishment Phase: |
Moderate germination period. Perhaps 50% of the seeds germinated. Seedlingsare transplanted from the tray to individual containers when they have 2 to 3 true leaves. Establishment phase is longer than with other species; they are not fast growing. |
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Citation:
Hayes, Margaret. 2003. Propagation protocol for production of Container (plug) Cedrela odorata L. plants Database of Restoration Research on the Colorado Plateau St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. 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.
