Dogwood Seeds - Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Dogwood is a deciduous ornamental tree valued for its graceful branching habit, attractive spring blooms, colorful seasonal foliage, and decorative berries. It is commonly grown as a specimen tree in home landscapes, woodland gardens, parks, and naturalized settings. The plant performs best in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil and adapts well to a range of temperate growing conditions. Suitable for ornamental landscapes, Dogwood provides year-round visual interest through its flowers, foliage, and seasonal fruit.

Features

• Deciduous ornamental tree with a graceful, spreading growth habit
• Produces attractive spring blooms and seasonal berries
• Suitable for landscapes, woodland gardens, and specimen plantings
• Adaptable to temperate growing conditions
• Performs well in full sun to partial shade
• Suitable for ornamental landscape plantings

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cornus florida
• Common Name (US): Flowering Dogwood
• Seed Type / Variety: Tree Seed
• Growth Habit: Deciduous tree
• USDA Zones: 5–9
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Fall to Early Spring
• Sowing Season Months: September–April
• Germination: 60–120 days; cold stratification improves germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain consistent soil moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 15–30 ft tall, 20–30 ft spread
• Plant Spacing: 20–25 ft apart