Abstracts - Propagation of specific plants Flashcards
What are 3 methods of propagation for the Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera)?
stem cutting, grafting, seed
What type of fruit do tulip trees produce?
Samara
What is the process necessary for propagation by seed of tulip tree?
Cold stratification
When are tulip trees propagated by cutting?
Fall
What are 2 methods of propagating a Paw Paw (Asimina triloba)?
Seed, grafting
Paw paw seeds should be cold stratified for:
60-100 days at 2-7 degrees
How long does it take for a primary shoot to emerge for a paw paw
2-3 months
Grafting of paw paw can be done with which plants?
Any trees in Asimina genus
What are 3 ways of propagating Bleeding Hearts (Lamprocapnos spectabilis)?
crown division, stem or root cuttings, and seed.
What is the most successful method of dividing bleeding hearts?
Crown division
What are 3 methods of propagating Arabian Jasmine (Jasmine sambac)?
Seed, layering, stem cutting
What is the most productive propagation method of Arabian jasmine?
stem cuttings
A ____ assists in the 4-6 week germination period of jasmine.
soak
What are 3 methods of propagating green velvet boxwood (Buxus ‘Green Velvet’)?
cuttings, seed, layering
What is the most efficient method of propagating green velvet boxwood?
cuttings
What kind of stems are required for cuttings of green velvet boxwood?
healthy stems from current growing season.
Is cold stratification required for germination of green velvet boxwood seeds?
yes
What are the 2 most common layering techniques used to propagate boxwood?
mound and tip
What are 3 methods for propagating panicle hydrangea?
stem cuttings, simple layering, division, seeds
What is the most common propagation method for panicle hydrangea?
stem cutting
Cuttings and seed propagation of hydrangea require a _____ ______
a clear dome
What are the most common ways to propagate Orange trees (Citrus x sinensis)
grafting, cuttings, seeds
Grafts of orange trees should be kept in _____ and _____ areas.
shady, humid
How many nodes should a semi hardwood cutting of an orange tree have?
at least 1
Seeds should be soaked in water before planted in moist soil one inch deep for orange tree. T or F
T
What are the 3 primary methods of propagating blackberry?
seed, cutting, layering
Seed propagation is a great way to boost genetic diversity, T or F
T
How long do blackberries need to be stratified?
3 to 4 months
What kind of layering is used for blackberries most commonly?
tip
Hardwood cuttings are taken during _______ and softwood cuttings are taken during ___________ for Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus)
dormancy, active growing season
