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Himalayan dogwood

Cornus capitata
Edible value7Medicinal value1Other uses2
Tree12×7 mzone 7–10partial shade🍎 Edible

Will it grow where I live?

Himalayan dogwood is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.

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Winter hardiness by USDA zone, summer warmth by heat sum – the same values the app and the plant finder use.

Profile

Family
Cornaceae
Habit
Tree
Height
12 m
Spread
7 m
Growth
very slow
Lifespan
50 years
First yield
after 4 years
Hardiness
zone 7–10
Shade tolerance
partial shade
Soil
Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
Soil moisture
semi-dry – very moist
pH
5.5 – 7
evergreen

Flowering & harvest

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Flowering

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible7 of 10
Medicinal1 of 10
Other uses2 of 10

Frequently asked questions

Himalayan dogwood: how big does it get?

Himalayan dogwood (Cornus capitata) grows as a Tree and reaches roughly 12 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 7 m. Growth is very slow.

Himalayan dogwood: what site does it need?

Himalayan dogwood tolerates partial shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 7.

Himalayan dogwood: is it hardy?

Himalayan dogwood is listed as hardy in zone 7–10 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Himalayan dogwood: will it grow in Central Europe?

Himalayan dogwood is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.

Himalayan dogwood: when does it flower?

In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers in June.

Himalayan dogwood: is it poisonous?

No toxicity is recorded for Himalayan dogwood. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.

Himalayan dogwood: what is it used for?

Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 7/10, Medicinal 1/10, Other uses 2/10.

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