Giant Dogwood, Cornus controversa, Tree Seeds Hardy, Adaptable, Easy to Grow, Fast Growth, Bonsai, Showy Flowers, Fall Colors, Attracts Birds, Cold Tolerant Giant Dogwood is a fast-growing deciduous tree that reaches 30 to 50 feet in height, eventually displays attractive horizontal branches clothed in large, five to eight-inch-long leaves, dark green above and silver/green beneath, which turn a lovely red color in the fall. In the middle of springtime, the trees produce a multitude of flat, white clusters of bloom in dense cymes up to five inches across. These blooms are followed by showy, blue/black berries which are quite attractive to birds and other wildlife. The branching pattern is more upright in youth, spreading as it grows. This wide-spreading and picturesque tree makes a good addition to gardens. 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).For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this .pdf: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. Shipping and Discounts: All items are set up to automatically discount as follows: Any promotional offers are discounted by using the “Add to Cart “only.To qualify for any discounts, items must be paid together, on the same eBay invoice.If paid separately, no discounts will be applied though seller reserves the right to ship together.If there are any questions or concerns about the amount due, please message me before paying so I can address all of your concerns before there is a problem. Buyer assumes responsibility once payment has been made. International Buyer’s: It is the buyer’s responsibility to know their countries customs laws. Plant and plant materials including seeds may be restricted from importing to your country. Please check with your customs agency and or post office before purchasing. Upon purchasing this item Buyer accepts the risk of item being confiscated and/or destroyed by customs and Seller will not be held liable for this. If you are on my exclusion list it is because: “Plant and plant materials including seeds” are restricted from importing to your country, it is enforced by your country and there is a high rate of customs checking for this. Import duties, taxes, and customs charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Tracking is not available for International items. International mail varies from 10 to 30 business days (postal working days) and some countries require certain International items to be picked up at your post office. Upon processing your order, you will be sent a customs number, your shipping date and your shipping address, which you will need in order to retrieve it from your post office if you are required to do so. If these are not picked up in a reasonable time they may be returned or discarded. All mail items are subject to inspection by customs when crossing into another country. If stopped for inspection this will cause serious delays in receiving your item(s). You may or may not be notified of this. This may require you to pick up your package from your post office.

Giant Dogwood, Cornus controversa, Tree Seeds Hardy, Adaptable, Easy to Grow, Fast Growth, Bonsai, Showy Flowers, Fall Colors, Attracts Birds, Cold Tolerant Giant Dogwood is a fast-growing deciduous tree that reaches 30 to 50 feet in height, eventually displays attractive horizontal branches clothed in large, five to eight-inch-long leaves, dark green above and silver/green beneath, which turn a lovely red color in the fall. In the middle of springtime, the trees produce a multitude of flat, white clusters of bloom in dense cymes up to five inches across. These blooms are followed by showy, blue/black berries which are quite attractive to birds and other wildlife. The branching pattern is more upright in youth, spreading as it grows. This wide-spreading and picturesque tree makes a good addition to gardens. 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).For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this .pdf: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. Shipping and Discounts: All items are set up to automatically discount as follows: Any promotional offers are discounted by using the “Add to Cart “only.To qualify for any discounts, items must be paid together, on the same eBay invoice.If paid separately, no discounts will be applied though seller reserves the right to ship together.If there are any questions or concerns about the amount due, please message me before paying so I can address all of your concerns before there is a problem. Buyer assumes responsibility once payment has been made. International Buyer’s: It is the buyer’s responsibility to know their countries customs laws. Plant and plant materials including seeds may be restricted from importing to your country. Please check with your customs agency and or post office before purchasing. Upon purchasing this item Buyer accepts the risk of item being confiscated and/or destroyed by customs and Seller will not be held liable for this. If you are on my exclusion list it is because: “Plant and plant materials including seeds” are restricted from importing to your country, it is enforced by your country and there is a high rate of customs checking for this. Import duties, taxes, and customs charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Tracking is not available for International items. International mail varies from 10 to 30 business days (postal working days) and some countries require certain International items to be picked up at your post office. Upon processing your order, you will be sent a customs number, your shipping date and your shipping address, which you will need in order to retrieve it from your post office if you are required to do so. If these are not picked up in a reasonable time they may be returned or discarded. All mail items are subject to inspection by customs when crossing into another country. If stopped for inspection this will cause serious delays in receiving your item(s). You may or may not be notified of this. This may require you to pick up your package from your post office.