planting kousa dogwood from seed Dogwood Seeds

planting kousa dogwood from seed Dogwood Seeds(Cornus kousa chinensis) Deciduous. Zones 5 8. This easy to grow, beauty of a tree shows an abundance of stunning white flower bracts in mid late spring, giving way to edible custard like berries in the fall. Dogwood flowers are deceiving in that are actually quite small, but are surrounded by the petal like leaves, called bracts, that we think of as blooms. This little known food tree is fast growing and reaches 30 feet in height. Cold Hardiness:

(Cornus kousa chinensis) Deciduous. Zones 5 - 8.

This easy to grow, beauty of a tree shows an abundance of stunning white flower bracts in mid-late spring, giving way to edible custard-like berries in the fall.

Dogwood flowers are deceiving in that are actually quite small, but are surrounded by the petal-like leaves, called bracts, that we think of as blooms. This little known food tree is fast growing and reaches 30 feet in height.

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Cold Hardiness: Zones 5 - 8

Edible: Yes

Size: Small Tree

Growth Rate: Slow - Medium

Nitrogen Fixer: No

Native Plant: No

Germination: 70 - 90%

Sun Requirements: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Soil Preference: Average, well draining. Prefers cooler roots, so mulch for Summer.

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GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

For best results, direct sow seeds outdoors in late Summer to early Fall, seeds should germinate in the Spring.  If sowing indoors…

SEED PRETREATMENT: Soak seeds in water for 24 hours. Mix seeds with a moistened grow medium equal to 4x seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray/cells or container.

STRATIFICATION: 120 days cold/moist (5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator, preferably in a veggie crisper. Inspect periodically for moisture and early germination

POST-STRATIFICATION: Sow stratified seeds 1/4”-1/2” deep. Alternating soil temperatures during the day (30°C) and night (20°C) aids germination. Water evenly and regularly.

GERMINATION: When all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 60 days.

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