Cornus alba 20 PCS fresh seeds, White dogwood, Fire and ice dogwood tree, Red-barked dogwood shrub tree & white berry, Tartary Dogwood

🌱 Cornus alba — White dogwood, Fire and ice dogwood tree, Red-barked dogwood shrub tree & white berry, Tartary Dogwood

Deodar Seeds offers 20 PCS fresh seeds of Cornus alba, a deciduous shrub native to Siberia. This plant species belongs to the genus Cornus of the Dogwood family (Cornaceae) and is known for its striking coral-red bark.

🌿 Botanical Description

Cornus alba is a strong-branched deciduous shrub that can grow up to 3 m tall. The branches are bare, thin, flexible, and straight, with a bluish bloom on young shoots. The leaves are opposite, 2-10 cm long and 1-7 cm wide, with three to five prominent arcuate veins. The leaf blade is elliptical or broadly elliptical in shape, whole-edged, and covered with a short pressed pubescence. The flowers are collected in dense corymbs 3-5 cm in diameter at the ends of the branches, with four white petals of a wide-lanceolate shape.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Stratification is not required.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C. Germination time: 1-3 weeks.
• Soil type: Well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
• Watering and fertilization: Keep the soil consistently moist during the first year. Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8. Frost tolerance: Moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Cornus alba is native to Siberia and can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and along rivers. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a range of soil types.

✨ Interesting Facts

Cornus alba has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat a range of ailments, including fever, rheumatism, and skin conditions. The berries are edible and can be used to make jams and preserves. The plant is also a popular ornamental shrub, valued for its striking coral-red bark and white flowers.