Plant Phenology Report

PLANT PHENOLOGY REPORT
Corvallis, Oregon March 1, 2006


Phenospecies Date of 1st bloom 2006 season deviation*
Cornus mas (cornelian dogwood) 1-28 +25
Rododendron (Rosa Mundi) 1-22 +9
Acer rubrum (Red Maple) 2-1 +15
Galanthus nivalis (single snowdrop) 2-5 +3
Chaenomeles lagenaria (Japanese Quince) 2-26 -6


*+3 = three days early; -3 = three days later than average.

 Notes:

The two weeks of cold weather in early to mid-February is evident in slowing the rate of bloom development. But average March temperatures will bring most species in bloom at expected times.

Mel Westwood
Professor Emeritus

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