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lilac plant seeds Charlie Edwards' Villosa Lilac Seed – GreenTree Agroforestry SolutionsLatin Name: Syringa villosa DESCRIPTION Family: Oleaceae Native Range: Northeastern China Seed Source: Improved seed strain, seed production orchard near Indian Head Saskatchewan. Height and Spread: 4m x 3m Overview: The seed strain was developed for tree planting in the Canadian prairies. It is a composite of parent trees from selected lilac shelterbelts. It is a medium large, hardy shrub with an oval shaped crown. It has basal sprouts but does not
Latin Name: Syringa villosa
DESCRIPTION
Family: Oleaceae
Native Range: Northeastern China
Seed Source: Improved seed strain, seed production orchard near Indian Head Saskatchewan.
Height and Spread: 4m x 3m
Overview: The seed strain was developed for tree planting in the Canadian prairies. It is a composite of parent trees from selected lilac shelterbelts. It is a medium-large, hardy shrub with an oval-shaped crown. It has basal sprouts but does not spread by suckers. It was named in honour of Charlie Edwards assistant superintendent of the Indian Head Forest Nursery Station from 1909 to 1950.
Fruit: Seed ripens in a capsule in late summer.
Average number of seeds/packet: 450
SEED TREATMENT / SOWING
Stratification: Pre-soak seed for 24 hours then stratify in moist sand (10 percent moisture) for 60 days at 5°C.
Ideal sowing time: Non-pretreated seed outdoors in September (will germinate the following spring) or stratified seed in spring.
Sowing instructions: Sow 1.5 cm deep, 50 seeds/meter; Greenhouse - sow 3 seeds per cell.
Growing conditions: The 'Charlie Edwards' seed strain is adapted to most soils and is hardy to zone 2.
AGROFORESTRY VALUE
'Charlie Edwards' villosa lilac is used for shelterbelt and hedge planting in field and farmyard shelterbelts. The dense growth habit is well suited for providing wind and snow protection. It provides excellent cover and habitat for songbirds and small mammals. Lilac species are rated excellent for pollen availability. The attractive white/lavender blooms add fragrance and beauty to plantings.
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