This plant prefers a climate with cool temperatures and moderate to high altitudes.
Dogwood
The Dogwood (Cornus capitata) is a hardy evergreen shrub that can grow into a small tree. Native to the Himalayas, it is known for its robust growth and strawberry-like fruits. It is adaptable to various soil types and can withstand frost, making it a versatile choice for shelter belts. Additionally, the berries it produces in late autumn are popular among chickens, making it a suitable addition to chicken forage systems.
Cornus capitata
India
Other Information: - The Dogwood plant is known for its attractive white flowers. - It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. - The tree is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. - The fruits of the Dogwood are edible, but they are not commonly consumed by humans. - The plant is also known for its medicinal properties and is used in traditional herbal remedies. - It attracts birds and butterflies, making it a popular choice for wildlife gardens. - The Dogwood plant is resistant to most pests and diseases.
Good soil and will readily withstand frost, although flower buds may be damaged by excessive winter cold.
Family: CORNACEAE
A hardy evergreen shrub which grows into a robust small tree to 4 - 9 m in height. It is native to the Himalayas and is sometimes referred to as the strawberry tree because of its strawberry -like fruits, but should not be confused with Arbutus unedo, which is also called the strawberry tree. Other common names include thammal and thanboi. It is easily grown in reasonably good soil and will readily withstand frost, although flower buds may be damaged by excessive winter cold.
It makes a good quick - growing shelter belt and responds to clipping. The shrub is also a fire retardant.
The berries which are produced in late autumn, measure 2 - 5 cm and are one - sided, fleshy, strawberry - like fruits of a dull red colour. The shrub can be included in a chicken forage system as the berries are popular with chooks.