Red Flowering Dogwood – Cornus florida rubra Tree Seeds | 60 Seeds | Showy Pink Blooms | Hardy Native Ornamental | Northern Source

Bring classic spring color to your landscape with Red Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida rubra). This highly prized native ornamental tree is known for its stunning reddish-pink bracts, vibrant red fall foliage, and bright red berries that attract birds and wildlife.

Growing 15–30 feet tall with a graceful rounded, spreading crown, Red Dogwood can be trained as a single-trunk specimen or allowed to form a picturesque multi-trunked tree. In mid-spring, four showy pink bracts surround small yellow-green flower clusters, creating one of the most iconic flowering displays in North America.

By early fall, glossy red fruit develops and often persists into winter, providing seasonal interest and valuable wildlife food. Ideal for specimen planting, woodland gardens, bird gardens, and naturalized landscapes.

You will receive:
✔️ 60 Red Flowering Dogwood seeds
✔️ Northern source seed stock
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Sowing instructions included
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Red Flowering Dogwood
Botanical Name: Cornus florida rubra
Plant Type: Small flowering deciduous tree
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Organically rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil preferred
Watering: Medium
Mature Height: 15–30 feet
Spread: 15–30 feet
Growth Rate: Medium
USDA Zones: 5–9
Fall Color: Red to maroon
Wildlife Value: Attracts birds and butterflies
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Container Friendly: Suitable for early growth stages

Seed Preparation & Germination:
• Soak seeds in water for 24 hours
• Cold stratify 90–120 days at 40°F in moist medium
• Sow 1/2 inch deep and keep moist (not soggy)

💡 Care Tip: Apply a 4–6 inch layer of mulch to maintain cool, moist roots. In warmer regions, part shade helps reduce stress and improves long-term health.