{"product_id":"5-seeds-cornus-kousa-chinensis-chinese-dogwood-tree-flowering-ornamental","title":"5 Seeds Cornus kousa chinensis Chinese Dogwood Tree Flowering Ornamental","description":"\u003cp\u003eCornus kousa chinensis, commonly known as Chinese Dogwood, is a flowering deciduous tree admired for its layered horizontal branches, creamy-white pointed bracts, and distinctive raspberry-like fruit clusters. It offers multi-season interest with spring bloom, vivid autumn foliage color, and textured bark that adds winter appeal to home landscapes.\u003cbr\u003e\nOften used as a specimen tree, in mixed borders, or in woodland-style plantings, it grows at a moderate pace into a small ornamental tree with a broad, vase-shaped habit. The bracts appear in late spring above fresh green foliage, followed by pendant red fruit clusters and foliage that shifts to reddish-purple in fall. Seeds are intended for propagation and can be sown after appropriate cold stratification.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Cornus kousa chinensis\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety: chinensis\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Deciduous flowering tree\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Upright vase-shaped with layered horizontal branching\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 5 to 8\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: Slow and often irregular; cold stratification recommended\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Sow in a well-drained seed mix and keep consistently moist\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 20 to 30 feet apart for trees\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Bracts emerge in late spring; fall foliage turns reddish-purple\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663409152136,"sku":"EXGA-1348","price":19.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_c5c2e14f-dd8b-42ac-a8e9-d89c128d3ca5.png?v=1791896956","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/5-seeds-cornus-kousa-chinensis-chinese-dogwood-tree-flowering-ornamental","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}