20 Giant Dogwood, Cornus controversa, Tree Seeds (Fast, Fall Color, Hardy, Showy)

Zone: 5 to 8
Growth rate: Fast/Moderate (Annual Growth Rate: more than 18 inches)
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Family: Cornaceae
Height: 30 to 50 feet
Spread: 25 to 35 feet
Shape: The branching pattern is more upright in youth, spreading as it grows.
Bloom Color: White
Flower/Fruit: Showy white flowers, ½ inch fruits changing from red to black as they ripen. Fruit attracts birds.
Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade
Fall Color: Showy Red
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: clay; sand; loam; acidic; well-drained
Uses: deck or patio, street tree, lawn tree, specimen, shade tree


Sowing Cornus controversa Seeds:
Giant Dogwood seed need a warm spell then a cold spell in order to mature the embryo and reduce the seed coat.
For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided.
Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours.
Stratify: Warm 120 Days, then Cold 90 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium (Not wet).
Germination: Sow 1/4” deep, Keep moist, (Not wet).