[SOS-PCA] Juniper seeds

[Sarah De Groot]

Can anyone offer advice about collecting Juniper seeds (specifically,
Juniperus osteosperma)? We found a good site this fall, but lots of berries
(cones) appear to be empty. Some cones appeared to be filled but are still
green. Are there more filled seeds depending on what time of year they are
collected, e.g. early season cones unfilled, later ones filled? I read
somewhere that Juniper seeds are often collected in the fall, but I see
plenty of Juniper seeds have also been collected in the spring. When is the
best time?

Any suggestions are appreciated!
You can reply to me off-list.

Thank you!

Sarah


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Dr. Sarah De Groot
Field Botanist / Seeds of Success Coordinator, Plant Conservation Program
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
​ (CA930A)​
Claremont, California, USA
www.rsabg.org
sdegroot[AT]rsabg.org
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