Red Flowering Dogwood, Cornus florida rubra, Tree Seeds (Showy Flowers, Hardy)

Description: Red Flowering Dogwood, Cornus florida rubra, Tree SeedsNorthern Source Showy Flowers, Showy Fruits, Fall Color, Attracts Birds and Butterflies, Shade Tree, Street Tree, Cold Tolerant The state tree of Virginia, Flowering Dogwood grows 20 to 30 feet tall and spreads 20 to 25 feet. It can be trained with one central trunk or as a picturesque multi-trunked tree. The flowers consist of four bracts which subtend the small head of yellow green flowers. The bracts are a reddish pink and fall color depends on seed source but on most sun grown plants will be red to maroon. The bright red fruits (poisonous to humans, but loved by birds) mature in early fall and usually persist until the middle of December. Branches on the lower half of the crown grow horizontally; those in the upper half are more upright. In time, this can lend a strikingly horizontal impact to the landscape, particularly if some branches are thinned to open up the crown. Lower branches left on the trunk will droop to the ground, creating a wonderful landscape feature. Leaf: Opposite, simple, 3 to 5 inches long, oval in shape with an entire or slightly wavy margin, arcuately veined, green above and slightly paler below. Flower: Monoecious; very small and inconspicuous tight cluster, but surrounded by 4 very showy, large, reddish pink bracts, 2 inches in diameter, appearing in mid-spring. Fruit: A shiny, oval red drupe, 1/4 to 1/2 inch long, in clusters of 3 to 5, maturing in fall. Twig: Slender, green or purple (purple on sunlit side), later turning gray, often with a glaucous bloom. The terminal flower buds are clove-shaped, vegetative buds resemble a dull cat claw. Bark: Gray and smooth when young, turning very scaly to finely blocky. Form: A small tree with a short trunk that branches low, producing a slightly rounded to flat-topped crown. Branches are opposite, and assume a "candelabra" appearance. Zone: 5 to 9Growth Rate: MediumPlant Type: Small Flowering Deciduous TreeFamily: CornaceaeNative Range: Eastern North America Height: 15 to 30 feet Spread: 15 to 30 feet Shape: Rounded spreading crownBloom Time: April-MayBloom Color: Reddish pink bracts with yellowish-green centersSun: Sun to Part ShadeFall Color: RedDrought Tolerance: ModerateWater: MediumMaintenance: MediumSite Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers organically rich, acidic soils in part shade. Benefits from a 4-6" mulch which will help keep roots cool and moist in summer.Uses: This popular and beloved tree produces abundant bloom in spring and is commonly planted as a specimen or in small groupings around homes, near patios or in lawns. Also effective in woodland, bird or native plant gardens. Sowing Cornus florida rubra Seeds:For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided.Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hoursStratify: Cold 90-120 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium (Not wet).Germination: Sow 1/2” Deep, Keep moist (Not wet).For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please try the following link:https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination:Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details.Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing.Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing.Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes.I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process. 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Price: 2.3 USD

Location: Elko, Nevada

End Time: 2024-03-01T07:02:46.000Z

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