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Seeds - Red Baneberry
Seeds - Red Baneberry
Seeds - Red Baneberry
Seeds - Red Baneberry
Seeds - Red Baneberry
Seeds - Red Baneberry
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Seeds - Red Baneberry

Actaea rubra

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Catégories: indigène, nectarifère, nouveauté, résiste aux cerfs, vivace,

Aire de répartition indigène: BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NL, YT, NT, NU,

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For successful seedlings,
see the growing notes at the bottom of the page!

Red baneberry (Actaea rubra) is a woodland perennial herb of the buttercup family, reaching about 60 to 90 cm in height. Its upright, smooth stems bear large leaves that are two to three times compound, with deeply toothed segments giving the foliage a finely divided appearance. Flowering occurs from spring to early summer, forming terminal clusters of small white flowers with long stamens, rising above the foliage. After flowering, bright red globular berries appear, standing out vividly against the woodland background. The species grows in cool and moist forests, shaded edges, ravines, stream banks, and wooded slopes. It prefers humus-rich soils that are fresh to moist, and light to dense shade. In Quebec, it is found in many temperate to cool wooded regions, where it stands out for the brilliance of its fruits and the elegance of its foliage. The berries are toxic to humans, although this does not diminish their ornamental value in natural settings.

Ecological roles
In woodlands, red baneberry contributes to the structural and floristic diversity of forest communities. Its spring inflorescences, although discreet, provide nectar and pollen to various flower-visiting insects early in the season. In summer, its colourful berries serve as a resource for many birds and small mammals, which help disperse the seeds throughout the forest environment. With its preference for cool and moist habitats, the species accompanies other woodland plants and plays a part in the ecological fabric of ravines, shaded slopes, and wooded banks.

 

Red baneberry seeds require cold stratification to ensure germination. See the cultivation notes below for more details.

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Growing Notes | Seeds - Red Baneberry

"Red baneberry prefers soils that are rich in organic matter, fresh to moist, and well-drained. It grows well in locations ranging from light shade to dense shade and does not tolerate prolonged periods of drought. In natural habitats, it is often found in mixed or deciduous forests, along stream banks, or in shaded ravines.

Red baneberry seeds require a double stratification: an initial 60- to 90-day cold stratification in the refrigerator, followed by a 60- to 90-day warm stratification at room temperature, and then a final 60- to 90-day cold stratification in the refrigerator.

To do this, place the seeds in a sealed plastic bag with a moist substrate (such as vermiculite) and store them in the refrigerator for 60 to 90 days. Next, transfer the bag to room temperature for 60 to 90 days, then return it to the refrigerator for a final period of 60 to 90 days.

Alternatively, you may sow outdoors in the fall, where the seeds will naturally undergo the full winter stratification process.

Sow the seeds about 5 mm deep, covering them lightly with fine soil or sieved compost. Germination can be irregular and may extend over several weeks.

Maintenance consists of keeping an organic mulch to preserve moisture, reduce competition from weeds, and protect the shallow roots. Red baneberry is generally resistant to diseases and pests, although young shoots may occasionally be browsed by slugs and snails."

Seeds per packet: 25

Family: Ranunculaceae

Scientific name: Actaea rubra

Life cycle: Perennial

Hardiness zone: 4

Soil type: Humiferous

Soil moisture level: Medium to humid

Soil - additional attributes: Rich, well-drained

Light: Part shade, shade

Blooming: May to June

Spacing: 50 cm

Height: 50 to 100 cm

Deer resistance: High

Stratification: 2 x 60 days

Scarification: No

Germination time: 30 to 90 days, sometimes more

Sowing depth: 3 mm