108. Cotoneaster acutifolia

Common name(s): Peking Cotoneaster

Plant type: deciduous small shrub
Primary method of propagation: cutting
Alternate propagation method(s): seed

Propagation by Cuttings

Cutting type: stem tip
Time of year to take cuttings: summer
Cutting maturity: semi-hardwood
Rooting hormone : IBA Quick Dip 2000 PPM
Rooting environment : intermittent mist
Soil temperature for best rooting : 72 degrees F
Time to rooting : 5-7 weeks

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: autumn
Time of year to sow seed: summer
Seed treatment : scarification and stratificati
Preferred temperature for germination : 55-77 degrees F
Comment: Optimum 55 F for 15 hours, and 77 F for 9 hours per day.