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KOUSA DOGWOOD TREE SEEDS Chinese Milky Way Hardy-5 White Flower Red Fruit Plant

July 9, 2026

Chinese Kousa “Milky Way” Dogwood Tree Seeds Kousa Dogwood is an Excellent Small Specimen Tree for Any Landscape, with Abundant White Flowers & Edible Red Berries. Two Outstanding Characteristics are the Four-Petaled, White Flowers that Appear Above the Foliage in June and Reddish-Purple Fall Colors. Kousa Dogwood Berries are a Great Source of Calcium to Build Strong Bones and Teeth and Carotene to Produce Vitamin A in the Body. Vitamin A is Used to Maintain the Overall Health of Organs to Keep them Functioning Properly and Helps to Improve Skin Complexion.Kousa dogwoods prefer full sun but can suffer from sun scorch. If possible, place it in a location that will receive morning sun and afternoon shade. The kousa will thrive in rich soils with plenty of organic materials that are consistently moist but not wet. If placed in soils with a high PH, the kousa may develop light foliage, a sure sign that the tree lacks soil acidity, which they prefer. Maintaining moisture around the tree is good practice. Though the Cornus kousa is not considered drought-tolerant, it is more resistant to drought than native flowering dogwood. If dry weather is consistent, supplemental watering may be necessary for young trees. Newly planted trees need to be given a thorough weekly watering until roots are established. Trees with shallow root systems benefit from a few inches of mulch to moderate the soil temperature. The kousa is one of these shallow-rooted trees. This species thrives in Zones 5-8 and seems to do well at both extremes, both cold and warm, rather than at temperate areas. Kousa will grow up to 15-30 foot tall & wide.Zones 5-8Kousa Germination:1) Scarify seeds with a piece of rough grit sandpaper, then place in a bowl of very hot water for 12 hours.2) Cold stratify by placing seeds in a zip lock bag filled with moist peat moss or vermiculite. Place in the fridge for 90 days. This will break the seeds dormancy.3) Sow no more than 1/2″ inch deep in well draining seed starting mix.4) Keep in bright light, and use a heated propagator mat to keep them around 78 degrees F.5) Germination will start to occur within 4 months. Kousa has erratic germination so don’t toss any that don’t sprout early as some can take up to 18 months to sprout.

KOUSA DOGWOOD TREE SEEDS Chinese Milky Way Hardy-5 White Flower Red Fruit Plant

July 9, 2026

Chinese Kousa “Milky Way” Dogwood Tree Seeds Kousa Dogwood is an Excellent Small Specimen Tree for Any Landscape, with Abundant White Flowers & Edible Red Berries. Two Outstanding Characteristics are the Four-Petaled, White Flowers that Appear Above the Foliage in June and Reddish-Purple Fall Colors. Kousa Dogwood Berries are a Great Source of Calcium to Build Strong Bones and Teeth and Carotene to Produce Vitamin A in the Body. Vitamin A is Used to Maintain the Overall Health of Organs to Keep them Functioning Properly and Helps to Improve Skin Complexion.Kousa dogwoods prefer full sun but can suffer from sun scorch. If possible, place it in a location that will receive morning sun and afternoon shade. The kousa will thrive in rich soils with plenty of organic materials that are consistently moist but not wet. If placed in soils with a high PH, the kousa may develop light foliage, a sure sign that the tree lacks soil acidity, which they prefer. Maintaining moisture around the tree is good practice. Though the Cornus kousa is not considered drought-tolerant, it is more resistant to drought than native flowering dogwood. If dry weather is consistent, supplemental watering may be necessary for young trees. Newly planted trees need to be given a thorough weekly watering until roots are established. Trees with shallow root systems benefit from a few inches of mulch to moderate the soil temperature. The kousa is one of these shallow-rooted trees. This species thrives in Zones 5-8 and seems to do well at both extremes, both cold and warm, rather than at temperate areas. Kousa will grow up to 15-30 foot tall & wide.Zones 5-8Kousa Germination:1) Scarify seeds with a piece of rough grit sandpaper, then place in a bowl of very hot water for 12 hours.2) Cold stratify by placing seeds in a zip lock bag filled with moist peat moss or vermiculite. Place in the fridge for 90 days. This will break the seeds dormancy.3) Sow no more than 1/2″ inch deep in well draining seed starting mix.4) Keep in bright light, and use a heated propagator mat to keep them around 78 degrees F.5) Germination will start to occur within 4 months. Kousa has erratic germination so don’t toss any that don’t sprout early as some can take up to 18 months to sprout.

5 Gray Dogwood 12-24″ Cornus racemosa Bare Root

July 9, 2026

Cornus racemosa ) is. You will receive 5 Gray Dogwood starter tree/shrub (Typically 12-24″ Tall, 6-12″ Minimum). Gray dogwood (. We want to make sure your plants arrive healthy but after 48hrs in your care we are not responsible.

3 Gray Dogwood 12-24″ Cornus racemosa Bare Root

July 9, 2026

Cornus racemosa ) is. You will receive 3 Gray Dogwood starter tree/shrub (Typically 12-24″ Tall, 6-12″ Minimum). Gray dogwood (. We want to make sure your plants arrive healthy but after 48hrs in your care we are not responsible.

1 Gray Dogwood 12-24″ Cornus racemosa Bare Root

July 9, 2026

Cornus racemosa ) is. You will receive 1 Gray Dogwood starter tree/shrub (Typically 12-24″ Tall, 6-12″ Minimum). Gray dogwood (. We want to make sure your plants arrive healthy but after 48hrs in your care we are not responsible.

Kousa Japanese Dogwood Tree – 12-18″ Tall – 1qt Pot – Cornus Kousa – Zones 3–8

July 8, 2026

It adds four-season interest with beautiful bark and autumn foliage, making it a favorite in landscape designs. Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade. Genus: Cornus. Climate: Prefers temperate climates; hardy in USDA zones 5–8.

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

July 8, 2026

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 (Fast, Fall Color, Hardy, Showy)

July 8, 2026

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.

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