bear's-foot dogwood

Cornus macrophylla

Cornus macrophylla is a large shrub native to East Asia, including Korea. Below, we will explain its characteristics and management methods.

Growth Characteristics
- Growing Environment: Cornus macrophylla thrives in sunny locations but can survive in partial shade. It prefers moderately moist soil that is well-drained.
- Size: Mature trees typically grow to a height of 5 to 10 meters.
- Leaves and Flowers: It possesses broad, oval leaves. Small white flowers bloom in the summer, and red berries are produced in the autumn.

Propagation Methods
- Seed Propagation: Harvest mature berries in the autumn to collect seeds. Plant them immediately or store them in the refrigerator during the winter and sow them in early spring.
- Cuttings: In the summer, cut soft branches and propagate them in water or plant them in a location away from direct sunlight to encourage rooting.

Cultivation Methods
- Soil: It prefers acidic to neutral soil. It is beneficial to mix organic matter into well-draining soil.
- Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is dry. However, be careful, as poor drainage can lead to root rot.
- Fertilizer: Applying organic fertilizer once in the spring helps with growth.

Uses in the Garden
- Purpose: The Korean dogwood is popular as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its beautiful flowers and fruit. Because it grows to a large size, it is also suitable for planting as a background plant or boundary tree.

Important Pests and Control Methods
- Diseases: The Korean dogwood is relatively resistant to diseases, but fungal diseases may occur if the soil is excessively wet. In such cases, organic fungicides can be used along with proper drainage control.
- Pests: Damage caused by leaf rollers may occur; to control this, it is recommended to apply foliar spray pesticides early on.

The Korean dogwood is a relatively easy plant to manage in suitable environments and is useful for providing shade in the garden and creating beautiful landscapes.

Plant Family	Cornelian cherry fruit
Height	15m
Colors	white
Bloom Period	June to August
Water Needs	commonly
Exposure	Sunny
Freezing Resistance	-30°C

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