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Giant Dogwood (Cornus controversa) is a large deciduous shrub or small tree native to regions including Sakhalin, China, and Japan. Giant Dogwood (Latin: Cornus controversa, family Cornaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Giant Dogwood is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Giant Dogwood is a member of the Cornaceae family native to CHN, CHC, CHS, EHM, and CHH. Giant Dogwood thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Giant Dogwood grows best in USDA zone 5-8, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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