| Common name | Laburnum (Common) |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Laburnum anagyroides |
| Storage characteristics | Orthodox |
| Storage moisture content and temperature | 6-8% @ < 4°C |
| Dormancy characteristics | Hard-seeded |
| Pretreatment method | Scarify See pretreatment of hard-seeded species |
| Efficacy of pretreatment / remarks | Generally effective, a significant proportion of live seeds should germinate |
| Approximate date to initiate artificial pre-treatment (for 1 March sowing) | - |
Footnotes
Storage characteristics
Orthodox - 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.