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Forest Research home > Research themes > Sustainable forest management > Seed and seedling biology > Tree seed storage and pretreatment
Seed storage and pretreatment for Ulex europaeus
| Common name | Gorse |
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| Scientific name | Ulex europaeus |
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| Storage characteristics | Orthodox |
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| Storage moisture content and temperature | 6-8% @ < 4°C |
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| Dormancy characteristics | Hard-seeded |
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| Pretreatment method | Scarify
See pretreatment of hard-seeded species |
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| Efficacy of pretreatment / remarks | Generally effective, a significant proportion of live seeds should germinate |
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| Approximate date to initiate artificial pre-treatment (for 1 March sowing) | - |
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FootnotesStorage characteristicsOrthodox - seeds that can be dried without harm, and once dried can be frozen, stored for years with little deterioration and relatively easily revived. Practice Guide Raising Trees and Shrubs from Seed (PDF-648K)
Forestry Commission Practice Guide 18.
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