Cornus capitata
About
Cornus capitata is a species of dogwood known by the common names Bentham's cornel, evergreen dogwood, Himalayan flowering dogwood, and Himalayan strawberry-tree. It is native to the low-elevation woodlands of the Himalayas in China, India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is naturalized in parts of Australia and New Zealand, but is also grown elsewhere as an ornamental. This is an evergreen tree growing to 12 meters in height and width. The leaves are gray-green and pale and fuzzy underneath, and several centimeters long. It flowers during the summer in white blooms. The infructescence is a small aggregate of several individual fruits fused into a red body 2 or 3 centimeters across. It is edible but sometimes bitter. There are several varieties and hybrids.
- Family
- Cornaceae
How to use it
The Himalayan flowering dogwood is often grown as an ornamental tree due to its attractive flowers and foliage. It can also be used in landscaping to provide shade and beauty in gardens. Additionally, its fruits can be harvested, although they may not be favored for culinary uses due to their bitterness.
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Gardening tip
When planting a Himalayan flowering dogwood, ensure you place it in a location with plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil. This will help the tree thrive and produce its lovely flowers during the summer.
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In the kitchen
The fruits of the Himalayan flowering dogwood are edible, but they can sometimes have a bitter taste. If you're feeling adventurous, you might try them, but be prepared for a unique flavor! They are not commonly eaten by humans, so use them with caution.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Cornus capitata
- Slug
- cornus-capitata
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cornaceae
- Genus
- Cornus
- Species
- capitata
- Wikidata QID
- Q168335
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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