Aralia (californica)
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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: | Araliaceae | ||
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| Family Common Name: | Ginseng Family | ||
| Scientific Name: | Aralia californica S. Wats. | ||
| Common Name: | California Spikenard | ||
| Species Code: | ARACAL | ||
| Ecotype: | Marin County, California | ||
| General Distribution: | A. californica is found in moist and shady spots, below 1550 meters,in many plant communities; from Orange County, California, to southern Oregon. | ||
| Propagation Goal: | plants | ||
| Propagation Method: | seed | ||
| ProductType: | Container (plug) | ||
| Stock Type: | 4 inch pot | ||
| Time To Grow: | 0 | ||
| Target Specifications: | Height: N/A<br> Caliper: N/A<br> Root System: Firm plug in container. | ||
| Propagule Collection: | Seeds are collected between August 1st and September 30th. | ||
| Propagule Processing: | None Required. | ||
| Pre-Planting Treatments: | None Required. | ||
| Growing Area Preparation/ Annual Practices for Perennial Crops: |
Fully Controlled Greenhouse under heavy shade. Sowing Method: Transplanting Germinants. 75 seeds are sown per flat containing Sunshine Mix #4 Aggregate Plus (peat moss, perlite, major and minor nutrients, gypsum, and dolomitic lime). Seeds are mixed with media to sow and are lightly covered. Flats are watered in with an automatic irrigation system. Seeds are sown on July 1st. % Germination: N/A |
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| Establishment Phase: |
Seeds germinate 60 days after sowing. Seedlings are transplanted 60 days after germination to individual containers (4 inch pots) containing standard potting mix of peat moss, fir bark, perlite, and sand. Newly transplanted seedlings should be covered with a screen in the shade house-birds like to eat seedlings. |
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| Other Comments: |
Fruits are macerated and sown fresh. Seeds cleaned from fruit and sown following a 2 to 3 month stratification have also germinated well. Germination can be variable from year to year. |
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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) Aralia californica S. Wats. plants 4 inch pot; San Francisco, California. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2024/04/16). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.
