111. Cotoneaster lucida

Common name(s): Hedge Cotoneaster

Plant type: deciduous medium 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 degrees F for 15 hours, and 77 degrees F for 9 hours per day. Seeds can be planted in fall.