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Recommended Planting Time: Spring
Planting location: Best in partially shaded locations; under cover of other trees Recommended soi: Moist well-drained loamy soils

SPECIES VARIETIES

 
cornus alba tatarian dogwood shrub seed
#A1789
Cornus alba
Tatarian Dogwood
Shrubby species with tiny yellow blooms in the spring and attractive red twigs that add color to the winter garden.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C);  height: 12ft.
#A1789    Packet   $8.00,  Approximately 100 seeds
 
#AP1789
Cornus alba
Tatarian Dogwood
#AP1789    2-3ft. tree   $10.00
 
cornus alternifolia Pagoda Dogwood tree seed
#1791
Cornus alternifolia
Pagoda Dogwood
Large shrub or small tree with creamy white blooms in spring, followed by blue black fruits.  This species is one of two that have alternating leaves, unlike most dogwoods whose leaves are arranged in opposite pairs.  Very showy specimen, border, or wildlife planting.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C);  height: 25ft.
#A1791    Packet    $8.00,  Approxmately 100 seeds
 
cornus amomum silky dogwood shrub seed
#A1792
Cornus amomum
 Silky Dogwood
Shrubby variety with creamy white blooms and a dense growth habit.  Makes an excellent specimen or understory planting.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C);  height: 15ft.
#A1792    Packet    $8.00,  Approximately 100 seeds
 
#AP1792
Cornus amomum
Silky Dogwood
#AP1792    2-3ft. tree   $10.00
 
cornus canadensis bunchberry tree shrub seed
#A1793
Cornus canadensis
Bunchberry
Unusual native North American species with brilliant white blooms followed by clusters of small red fruits.  This is one of the only ground hugging types, making a beautiful  ground cover.  Excellent wildlife planting, understory plant or specimen.  Hardy to -40F (-40C);  height; 9 inches.

#A1793     Packet   $60.00,  Approximately 100 seeds
 
cornus capitata evergreen dogwood tree seed
#A1795
Cornus capitata
Himalayan Cornel (Evergreen Dogwood)
Huge evergreen shrub or small tree with sulphur yellow blooms followed by bright red strawberry shaped fruits.  Native of the Himalayas.  Excellent border, hedge or specimen.  Hardy to -10F (-23.3C);  height: 40ft.

#A1795    Packet   $10.00,  Approxmately 100 seeds
 
cornus controversa giant dogwood tree seed
#A877
Cornus controversa

Giant Dogwood
A Chinese native, this beautiful tree is covered in May with clusters of creamy white flowers.  Differing from most dogwoods, it also has branches with leaves that are arranged alternately, instead of in opposite pairs.  One of the largest of the dogwoods.  Hardy to -10F (-23.3C);  height: 60ft.
#A877  Packet   $10.00  Approximately 100 seeds


 
cornus florida flowering dogwood tree seed cornus florida flowering dogwood fall foliage tree seed
#A1797
Cornus florida
White Flowering Dogwood
Beautiful white blooms in the spring on a graceful small tree maturing to red berries.  Fall foliage is red (Shown in picture)  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C);   height: 15ft.
#A1797    Packet  $8.00,  Approximately 100 seeds

 
#AP1797
Cornus florida
White Flowering Dogwood
#AP1797     2-3ft. tree     $10.00
 
cornus florida rubra red flowering dogwood tree seed
#A879
Cornus florida rubra
Red Flowering Dogwood
Pink or red flowers adorn this lovely small tree in the spring, followed by fruits that mature to deep red.  Fall foiliage is vivid red.  Hardy to -20F (-28.8C);  height: 15ft.;  height: 35ft.
#A879   Packet  $12.00,  Approximately 100 seeds

 
#AP879
Cornus florida rubra
Red Flowering Dogwood
#AP879    2-3ft. tree    $10.00
 
cornus kousa chinese dogwood tree seed cornus kousa blooms chinese dogwood tree seed
#A880
Cornus kousa
Japanese Flowering Dogwood (Kousa Dogwood, Chinese Dogwood)
Small tree or shrub having a rounded growth habit with horizontally tiered branches.  Blooms later than the Red Flowering Dogwood and has showy creamy white blooms that stay for 4-5 weeks every spring.  Later, the tree bears edible red berries that  resemble tiny strawberries in appearance and are quite tasty.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C);   height: 20ft.
#A880  Packet   $18.00,  Approximately 100 seeds
 
#AP880
Cornus kousa
Japanese Flowering Dogwood (Kousa Dogwood, Chinese Dogwood)
#AP880    2-3ft. tree       $10.00 
 
cornus lutea yellow twig dogwood tree seed
#A4393
Cornus lutea
Yellowtwig Dogwood
Golden yellow branches makes a lovely winter display.  Especially nice when interplanted with Bloodtwigs.  Hardy to -40F (-40C);  height: 8ft.

#AP4393     2-3ft. seedling   $10.00

 
#AP4393B
Cornus lutea

Yellowtwig Dogwood
#AP4393B       2-3ft. tree, bundle of 10     $70.00 

 
cornus mas cornelian cherry tree seed
#A878
Cornus mas
Cornelian Cherry
Large shrub or small tree with a spreading habit, produces masses of small yellow flowers in the early spring, before the leaves develop.  The flowers are followed by small green edible fruits which mature to red in the autumn.  Fall foliage is reddish purple.  Hardy to -20F (-28.8C);  height: 15ft.
#A878  Packet  $8.00,  Approximately 100 seeds

 
#AP878
Cornus mas
Cornelian Cherry
#AP878     2-3ft. tree    $10.00
 
cornus nuttalli nuttal dogwood tree seed cornus nutalli nuttall dogwood bloom tree seed
#A1803
Cornus nuttalli
Nuttall Dogwood (Pacific Dogwood)
Large shrub or small tree with creamy white blooms followed by orange red fruit.  Occasionally blooms again in the fall.  Upright growth habit.  Hardy to -10F (-23.3C);  height: 75ft.
#A1803    Packet   $15.00,  Approximately 100 seeds

 
cornus officinalis japanese cornelian cherry tree
#A1802
Cornus officinalis
Japanese Cornel
This Japanese native produces masses of bright red fruits in mid summer and bright yellow blooms in the spring. Very pretty ornamental or specimen tree. Hardy to -30F (-34.4C; height: 26ft.
#AP1802    Packet   $16.00,  Approximately 100 seeds
 
cornus racemosa grey dogwood tree seed
#A1803
Cornus racemosa
Grey Dogwood
Native western US species with small blooms in clusters followed by small white berries.  Dense branching with purple fall foliage.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C);  height: 15ft.
#A1803     Packet   $8.00,  Approximately 100 seeds
 
#AP1803
Cornus racemosa
Grey Dogwood
#AP1803   2-3ft. seedling    $10.00

 
cornus sanguinea bloodtwg dogwood tree seed cornus sanguinea bloom bloodtwig dogwood tree seed
#A881
Cornus sanguinea

Bloodtwig Dogwood (Red twig Dogwood)
This variety is usually seen as a shrub, though it can be trained into a small tree, and is grown chiefly for its diversity of color.  In the spring, it is covered with small white flowers, in fall, the leaves turn a dramatic deep red and in winter, the twigs are a showy red.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C);  height: 10ft.
#A881  Packet   $8.00,  Approximately 100 seeds


 
#A881C
Cornus sanguinea
Bloodtwig Dogwood  (Red Twig Dogwood)
#A881C     Bulk seed,  1lb   $20.00

 
#AP881
Cornus sanguinea
Bloodtwig Dogwood
#AP881    2-3ft. seedling $10.00

 
#AP881B
Cornus sanguinea
Bloodtwig Dogwood
#AP881B    2-3ft. seedlings, bundle of 10 $60.00

 
cornus stolonifera red osier dogwood tree seed
#A4394
Cornus stolonifera
Red Osier Dogwood
Attractive red stems brighten up the winter garden.  Shrubby species with bright green leaves and white spring blooms.  Hardy to  -30F (-34.4C); height: 10ft.
#A4394    Packet   $12.00,  Approximately 100 seeds
 
#AP4394
Cornus stolonifera
Red Osier Dogwood
#AP4394     2-3ft. tree    $10.00

CULTIVAR VARIETIES

 
cornus florida rubra cherokee chief dogwood tree cornus florida rubra cherokee chief tree #AP2637
Cornus florida rubra 'Cherokee Chief'

Cherokee Chief
Early blooming variety with outstanding red blooms.  New growth and fall foliage are red as well.  Bright red berries.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C);   height: 15ft.
#AP2637   2-3ft. whip    $10.00


 
cornus florida cherokee princess dogwood tree #AP2638
Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess'

Cherokee Princess (Snow White Dogwood)
This beautiful upright dogwood makes a lovely small tree.  Large 4in. white blooms literally cover the branches in the spring.  Leaves are purple-red on the surface, but the underside is a silvery grey.  Hardy to -20F (-28.8C);  height: 15ft.;  height: 20ft.
#AP2638       2-3ft. whip    $10.00 


 
cornus florida gold nugget dogwood tree #AP2639
Cornus florida  'Gold Nugget'

Gold Nugget
Spectacular variegated leaves help to make this variety a hit even when not sporting its blooms.  Leaves have a bronze-gold edge .  The bark is a light grey, making it an interesting winter attraction as well.  Hardy to -20F (-28.8C);  height: 15ft.;  height: 15ft.
#AP2639     2-3ft. whip   $10.00


 
cornus kousa milky way dogwood tree #AP2690
Cornus kousa chinensis 'Milky Way'

Milky Way Dogwood
Prolific milky white flowers appear in June of this lovely small tree, followed by red fruit in late summer.  Fall foliage is red to scarlet. Eventually, the tree will develop an attractive pattern on the trunk.  Hardy to -10F (-23.3C);  height: 30ft.
#AP2690   2-3 ft. whip  $10.00

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