Subject: Re: Pacific Yew
From: jacqueg@open.org.spam.block (jacque greenleaf)
Organization: as little as possible
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 19:12:09 -0800
Message-ID: <MOD$971122.16346@rec.gardens.ecosystems>
References: <MOD$971122.10277@rec.gardens.ecosystems>
In article <MOD$971122.10277@rec.gardens.ecosystems>, "Carole Nelson"
wrote:
> I have a few seeds from a Yew grown as an ornamental. I'd like to
> plant them for the same purpose. Question: Should I plant them in a
> container outside in the ground? Or in a container indoors? Winters
> here can be 0 degrees at times.
> --
I'm looking at "Seeds of Woody Plants in the United States", published by
the USDA in 1974. There may be a newer reference somewhere, but this is
the one I have.
First, you'll need to remove the aril (the red "berry"). Soak it off -
this may take several days. Sow as soon as possible. It may take 2 years
for the seed to germinate, and it needs cold stratification. The seeds
should be covered with 1/2 to 3/8 inch soil and mulched. I've seen Pacific
yew in the wild growing at mid-elevations in the Cascades, where several
feet of snow is common. I don't know how deep the soil is frozen under the
soil though.
I suspect that inside germination wouldn't work, unless you are *really*
into keeping your thermostat down!
--
jacque greenleaf
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