Asiatic Dogwood
Cornus officinalis
- Native to:
- China
National Institute of Ecology,Philipp Franz von Siebold and Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini,Kurihaya,Shuvaev,Dalgial,Photo by David J. Stang,National Institute of Ecology,Photo by David J. Stang,National Institute of Ecology,National Institute of Ecology,National Institute of Ecology,National Institute of Ecology
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cornaceae
- Genus:
- Cornus
- Species:
- Cornus officinalis
- USDA Symbol:
- COOF3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 900 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- feb,mar,apr
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- red, purple
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers organically rich soils
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 90–120 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Requires warm stratification followed by cold stratification for reliable germination. Seeds may take two years to germinate without proper treatment.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI