Dogwoods — Alternate-leaved dogwood, pagoda dogwood (Swida alternifolia) Seeds
$ 6.00
This small tree has distinctive horizontal branches. In late spring, they’re covered with creamy, flat flower clusters covered with pollinating insects. Flowers mature into dark blue fruits on bright red stalks; relished by birds. Maroon fall foliage.
Learn more on our Alternate-leaved dogwood plant profile page.
Native: Maine
Ideal Light: Sun to part shade
Ideal Soil: Dry to average
Ideal Habitat: Partly shady deciduous and boreal forest woodland edges
Grows up to: 10 – 15 ft
# Seeds per Packet: 20 moist-stratified
Germination codes: D, E, F
D seeds need alternating cycles of warm-cold-warm to germinate.
E seeds cannot be allowed to dry out. Sow immediately.
F seeds take two years to germinate. Sow outside in the fall or winter, and look for germination in the second spring. A shady location prevents flats from rapid drying and reduces the need to weed.
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