Cornelian Cherry Dogwood – Cornus mas 60 Seeds | Cold Hardy Flowering Tree Edible Fruit Tree | Early Spring Blooms | Hedge or Bonsai Friendly

Grow your own Cornelian Cherry Dogwood from seed with this pack of 60 high-quality seeds. This hardy, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub or small tree is prized for its brilliant early spring flowers, edible red fruits, and attractive exfoliating bark.

In late winter to early spring, clusters of tiny yellow star-like flowers appear before the leaves, creating a bright display similar to Forsythia. By late summer, elongated bright red fruits ripen. The fruits are edible and commonly used in syrups, jams, and preserves. Birds also enjoy the fruit, making this an excellent wildlife-friendly addition to your landscape.

With its rounded to oval form and moderate growth rate, Cornelian Cherry Dogwood is perfect for hedges, windbreaks, woodland gardens, specimen plantings, or even bonsai training. Mature trees develop beautiful gray-brown exfoliating bark for added year-round interest.

You will receive:
✔️ 60 Cornelian Cherry Dogwood seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Detailed germination instructions
✔️ Untreated, non-GMO seeds
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Cornelian Cherry Dogwood
Botanical Name: Cornus mas
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub or small tree
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Average, well-drained soil; prefers moist, organically rich soil
Watering: Medium; keep evenly moist during establishment
Mature Height: 15–25 feet
Spread: 15–20 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 4–8
Drought Tolerance: Moderate

💡 Care Tip: Soak seeds in water for 24 hours. Warm stratify for 180 days, then cold stratify for 90 days at 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium. Sow 1/2 inch deep after stratification for best germination results.