{"product_id":"kousa-dogwood-tree-seeds-cornus-kousa-chinese-milky-way-white-flowering-tree-red-fruit-ornamental","title":"Kousa Dogwood Tree Seeds (Cornus kousa) Chinese Milky Way White Flowering Tree | Red Fruit Ornamental","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"170\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"63\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eChinese Kousa “Milky Way” Dogwood Tree Seeds (Cornus kousa)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"66\" data-start=\"63\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"168\" data-start=\"66\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"170\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCornus kousa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eKousa Dogwood\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eChinese Dogwood\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a highly ornamental deciduous tree prized for its elegant branching habit, abundant white flowers, edible red fruits, and brilliant autumn foliage. The “Milky Way” form is especially valued for its exceptionally heavy flowering display that blankets the tree in creamy white blooms during late spring to early summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"904\" data-start=\"589\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis beautiful small landscape tree typically grows 15–30 feet tall and wide, forming a graceful rounded canopy that provides year-round ornamental interest. In early summer, large four-petaled white bracts appear above the foliage, creating one of the most spectacular flowering displays among ornamental dogwoods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1171\" data-start=\"906\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFollowing flowering, the tree produces unique raspberry-like red fruits that are edible and attractive to birds and wildlife. The foliage later transforms into rich shades of reddish-purple and burgundy during autumn, adding further seasonal color to the landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1478\" data-start=\"1173\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eKousa Dogwood thrives in rich, moist, well-drained soils with slightly acidic conditions and performs best with morning sun and some afternoon protection in hotter climates. Although it appreciates consistent moisture, it is generally more drought tolerant than native flowering dogwoods once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1652\" data-start=\"1480\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis species is widely used as a specimen tree, ornamental focal point, patio tree, or wildlife-friendly landscape planting due to its elegant form and multi-season beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1685\" data-start=\"1654\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e🌱 Growing \u0026amp; Care Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1913\" data-start=\"1687\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLight: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1722\" data-start=\"1719\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSoil: Rich, moist, well-draining slightly acidic soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1778\" data-start=\"1775\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWater: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1825\" data-start=\"1822\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGrowth: Small deciduous ornamental flowering tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1877\" data-start=\"1874\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eClimate: Cool to temperate regions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2027\" data-start=\"1915\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMulching is beneficial due to the species’ shallow root system and helps maintain soil moisture and temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2055\" data-start=\"2029\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e🌿 Why Grow Kousa Dogwood?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2383\" data-start=\"2057\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Spectacular white flowering display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2097\" data-start=\"2094\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Produces attractive edible red fruits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2139\" data-start=\"2136\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Beautiful reddish-purple fall foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2181\" data-start=\"2178\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Elegant small ornamental landscape tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2225\" data-start=\"2222\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• More drought tolerant than native dogwoods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2272\" data-start=\"2269\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Excellent wildlife and pollinator tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2315\" data-start=\"2312\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Great specimen or patio tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2348\" data-start=\"2345\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Four-season ornamental interest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2414\" data-start=\"2385\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2414\" data-start=\"2385\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5–8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.1pt;\"\u003eKousa Germination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.1pt;\"\u003e1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.1pt;\"\u003e Scarify seeds with a piece of rough grit sandpaper, then place in a bowl of very hot water for 12 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.1pt;\"\u003e2) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.1pt;\"\u003eCold 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.1pt;\"\u003e3)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.1pt;\"\u003e Sow no more than 1\/2\" inch deep in well draining seed starting mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.1pt;\"\u003e4) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.1pt;\"\u003eKeep in bright light, and use a heated propagator mat to keep them around 78 degrees F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.1pt;\"\u003e5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.1pt;\"\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGerminación del Kousa:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e1) Escarifique las semillas con un trozo de papel de lija de grano grueso; luego, colóquelas en un recipiente con agua muy caliente durante 12 horas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e2) Realice una estratificación en frío colocando las semillas en una bolsa con cierre hermético (tipo Ziploc) llena de turba húmeda o vermiculita. Colóquela en el refrigerador durante 90 días. Esto romperá la latencia de las semillas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e3) Siembre a una profundidad no mayor de media pulgada (1\/2\") en una mezcla para siembra que tenga buen drenaje.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e4) Manténgalas bajo luz brillante y utilice una manta térmica de propagación para mantener la temperatura alrededor de los 78 grados Fahrenheit (aprox. 26 °C).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e5) La germinación comenzará a producirse en un plazo de 4 meses. El Kousa presenta una germinación errática, por lo que no debe desechar ninguna semilla que no brote pronto, ya que algunas pueden tardar hasta 18 meses en germinar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seed Head Exotics","offers":[{"title":"5 SEEDS","offer_id":54134348546332,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 SEEDS","offer_id":54134348579100,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 SEEDS","offer_id":54134348611868,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/9931\/2924\/files\/kousa8.jpg?v=1779316574","url":"https:\/\/www.seedheadexotics.com\/products\/kousa-dogwood-tree-seeds-cornus-kousa-chinese-milky-way-white-flowering-tree-red-fruit-ornamental","provider":"Seed Head Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}