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Kousa Dogwood Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Kousa Dogwood Seeds
Kousa Dogwood, scientifically known as Cornus kousa, is an ornamental deciduous tree admired for its elegant branching structure, attractive foliage, and beautiful creamy-white flower bracts. Native to East Asia, this flowering tree produces distinctive pinkish-red fruits in late summer and fall. Its foliage develops attractive reddish-purple tones during autumn, adding seasonal interest to gardens, landscapes, and ornamental planting areas. Kousa Dogwood is a beautiful choice for gardeners looking to grow a long-lived flowering landscape tree.
Japanese Dogwood
White Flower Bracts
Ornamental Tree
Decorative Red Fruits
Key Features
Decorative Red Fruits
Develops distinctive rounded pinkish-red fruits that add ornamental interest during late summer and fall.
Attractive Autumn Foliage
Green summer leaves transform into attractive reddish-purple and scarlet shades as the weather becomes cooler.
Elegant Landscape Tree
Develops a graceful branching structure and rounded canopy, making it suitable for gardens and ornamental landscapes.
Product Highlights
Botanical name Cornus kousa
Also called Japanese Dogwood
Creamy-white spring flower bracts
Distinctive pinkish-red fruits
Attractive reddish-purple fall foliage
Ornamental deciduous tree
Suitable for garden landscapes
Naturally attractive branching structure
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Cornus kousa |
| Common Name | Kousa Dogwood; Japanese Dogwood; Chinese Dogwood |
| Plant Family | Cornaceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Flowering Tree Seeds |
| Plant Type | Deciduous Ornamental Tree |
| Growth Habit | Upright when young, developing a spreading rounded canopy with age |
| Flower Color | Creamy White to Occasionally Pinkish White |
| Flowering Season | Late Spring to Early Summer |
| Fruit Characteristics | Rounded Pinkish-Red to Red Fruits |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 5–8, depending on cultivar and local conditions |
| Planting Season | Spring or Fall, depending on local climate and seed preparation |
| Seed Starting | Remove fruit flesh and provide appropriate warm and cold stratification |
| Germination Time | Variable; germination may be slow and can take many months |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 1–5°C (34–41°F) during cold stratification; warmer conditions are needed afterward |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, slightly acidic, moist, and well-drained soil |
| Watering | Regular watering, especially during establishment and dry periods |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 15–30 feet tall and wide, depending on growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Allow approximately 15–30 feet for mature canopy development |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Remove the seeds from ripe Kousa Dogwood fruits and thoroughly clean away the surrounding pulp. Soak the cleaned seeds in water before beginning the stratification process.
Remove the seeds from ripe Kousa Dogwood fruits and thoroughly clean away the surrounding pulp. Soak the cleaned seeds in water before beginning the stratification process.
Step 2: Provide Seed Stratification
Place the seeds in a moist mixture of sand, peat, or vermiculite. Kousa Dogwood seeds may benefit from a warm stratification period followed by approximately 40–120 days of cold, moist stratification, depending on seed condition and treatment.
Place the seeds in a moist mixture of sand, peat, or vermiculite. Kousa Dogwood seeds may benefit from a warm stratification period followed by approximately 40–120 days of cold, moist stratification, depending on seed condition and treatment.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
After stratification, sow the seeds in a well-draining seed-starting mix and lightly cover them with soil. Maintain suitable moisture and warmth while waiting for germination.
After stratification, sow the seeds in a well-draining seed-starting mix and lightly cover them with soil. Maintain suitable moisture and warmth while waiting for germination.
Step 4: Care for Young Seedlings
Place emerging seedlings in a bright location with partial shade during intense sunlight. Keep the soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging. Protect young plants from extreme weather.
Place emerging seedlings in a bright location with partial shade during intense sunlight. Keep the soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging. Protect young plants from extreme weather.
Step 5: Transplant and Maintain
Once seedlings become established, transplant them into a suitable garden location with enough room for mature growth. Provide well-drained soil, regular watering, and appropriate protection from excessive afternoon heat.
Once seedlings become established, transplant them into a suitable garden location with enough room for mature growth. Provide well-drained soil, regular watering, and appropriate protection from excessive afternoon heat.
Bring Lasting Beauty to Your Garden with Kousa Dogwood
Grow the graceful Kousa Dogwood tree and enjoy its beautiful spring flower bracts, decorative red fruits, and colorful autumn foliage. With suitable soil, proper seed preparation, and consistent care, this ornamental tree can become a wonderful addition to home gardens, landscaped yards, and outdoor spaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover helpful information about Kousa Dogwood seed germination, flowering, and fruit production.
How long does it take for Kousa Dogwood seeds to germinate?
Kousa Dogwood seeds can be slow and sometimes difficult to germinate because they have dormancy requirements. Cleaning the seeds and providing suitable warm and cold stratification can improve germination. Depending on seed freshness and pretreatment, germination may take several months or longer, and some seeds may take more than one growing season.
When does a Kousa Dogwood tree bloom and produce red berries?
Kousa Dogwood generally blooms in late spring to early summer, producing distinctive creamy-white flower bracts. Its rounded pinkish-red fruits usually develop during late summer and ripen in fall. Trees grown from seeds may take several years to reach flowering and fruiting maturity.
What is the difference between Kousa Dogwood and flowering dogwood?
Kousa Dogwood (Cornus kousa) and Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) are different ornamental tree species. Kousa Dogwood typically blooms after its leaves emerge, with pointed white flower bracts and rounded raspberry-like fruits. Flowering Dogwood generally blooms earlier in spring, often before its leaves fully develop, and produces different clusters of red fruits. Both are popular landscape trees but have different flowering seasons and growing characteristics.