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Whether you are searching for a graceful ornamental tree, a hardy native shrub, or a colourful addition to your landscape, dogwoods offer dependable visual appeal across multiple seasons. Browse our selection of dogwood trees and shrubs and order the right variety for your outdoor space today.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"graines-cornouiller-fleuri","title":"Tree Seed 'Flowering Dogwood' ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFlowering Dogwood - Elegance and Preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cem\u003eFlowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) seeds,\u003c\/em\u003e offered by the seed company OSC.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This small tree native to Canada, originally from southern Ontario, is a treasure of beauty and rarity. At 3 to 10 m tall, it shines in the landscape thanks to its 4 large white flower-like bracts that appear in the spring. These bracts are actually modified leaves surrounding real flowers. The flowering dogwood thrives in slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soils, often in the forest understory. Classified as endangered in the wild, it is hardy to zone 6 and requires winter protection in zone 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 10 m\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuantity per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10 seeds\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maples, oaks, magnolias\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEnemy plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e None notable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow to grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Natural seed stratification is best done outdoors during the winter. Sow seeds in the fall in well-drained soil, 6 mm deep. For indoor stratification, mix seeds with moistened, peat-based substrate and refrigerate for 12 to 20 weeks. In the spring, plant in a sheltered, shaded area. Transplant seedlings once they are well-rooted. 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