{"product_id":"semences-cornouiller-a-feuilles-alternes-b2b","title":"POS : Alternate-leaved Dogwood","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#shopify-section-template--15422973542651__1637951897fd6781f7\"\u003eFor successful seedlings,\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"#shopify-section-template--15422973542651__1637951897fd6781f7\"\u003e see the growing notes at the bottom of the page!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternate-leaved dogwood (\u003cem\u003eCornus alternifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is a large shrub or small tree in the dogwood family, generally reaching 4 to 6 m in height. It is distinguished by its layered form: its branches spread horizontally, forming superimposed tiers that give it an elegant appearance. The simple, oval leaves have arched veins and are arranged alternately, unlike most other dogwoods. They turn beautiful golden yellow shades in the fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring, around late May or early June, the plant produces broad, flat corymbs of small, creamy white, fragrant, and nectar-bearing flowers. These flowers are followed in late summer by clusters of dark blue, almost black berries, borne on reddish stalks that create an ornamental contrast. The bark, greyish brown, becomes slightly ridged with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlternate-leaved dogwood grows in open forests, edges, ravines, and shores, preferring moist to fresh soils, rich in organic matter and well-drained. It tolerates partial shade and full sun, but flowering is more abundant in sunny locations. In Quebec, it is found in the southern and central parts of the province, where it plays an important ornamental and ecological role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, native dogwoods (\u003cem\u003eCornus\u003c\/em\u003e spp.) are recognized as \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/blogs\/publications-in-english\/keystone-plants-essential-pillars-of-biodiversity\" title=\"Keystone Plants: Essential Pillars of Biodiversity\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekeystone plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for biodiversity in many North American ecoregions, as they support a wide variety of insects and birds that rely on their flowers, leaves, and fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcological roles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlternate-leaved dogwood provides nectar and pollen to many pollinators, including bees, hoverflies, and butterflies, in early summer. Its fruits are an important food source for several bird species, such as robins, thrushes, and waxwings, which contribute to seed dispersal. The plant also serves as shelter for small wildlife and stabilizes soils along streams or on gentle slopes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAlternate-leaved dogwood seeds require \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003escarification and \u003ca title=\"Stratification\" href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/blogs\/publications-in-english\/stratification-froide-des-semences-indigenes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure germination. See the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003egrowing notes below for more details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAkène cannot assume any responsibility for the use of plants for therapeutic purposes. Always seek advice from a professional before using a medicinal or edible plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Akène, semences indigènes","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":47781428297979,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/9291\/4683\/files\/cornus-alternifolia-cornouiller-a-feuilles-alternes-12.jpg?v=1758295892","url":"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/products\/seeds-alternate-leaved-dogwood-cornus-alternifolia-1","provider":"Akène, semences indigènes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}