Pacific Dogwood Cornus nuttallii

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Botanical Name:

Cornus nuttallii

Family:

Cornaceae

Genus:

Cornus

Species:

nuttallii

Common Name:

Pacific Dogwood

Seeds Per Pound:
4,500
Quantity:
1.87 lb
Germination:
98%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Height:
30-50 feet
Collection Locale:
California
Crop Year:
2024
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
7
In Stock: 1.87 lb
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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days.
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is prefered to artificial stratification.
In a Nutshell:
* The Pacific Dogwood , Cornus nuttallii (syn. Benthamidia nuttallii ), is a species of dogwood native to western North America from lowlands of southern British Columbia to mountains of southern California . An inland population occurs in central Idaho . Cultivated examples are found as far north as Haida Gwaii . It is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree , reaching 10-25 m tall. more...
* Resembles Cornus florida, with creamy white or pinkish flowers, fruit red to orange, Dirr says it doesn't seem to do well on the U.S. East Coast, best for the West Coast, to which it is native.
* A very ornamental tree.
* This species is the floral emblem of British Columbia.
* An intense brown dye is obtained by boiling the bark. more...