Cornus Kousa Dogwood Seedlings Wildflowers and the almonds that drop pushing out lightly scented and the almonds that drop as its husk dries out provide food for birds and small mammals This native tree can provide a home for birds and other wildlife and add character and interest to the landscape․ Selecting this native hardwood tree can result in more sustainable landscapes that will be beautiful for years to come․ Landscape designers value the reliable performance and graceful form and character of the tree in season‚ and additionally its contribution to the character of the landscape․ Its open canopy may be combined with flowering shrubs‚ native perennials‚ ferns‚ ornamental grasses and evergreen trees and shrubs for a multi layered landscape with many colors and textures․ This tree is effective as a specimen‚ or massed together with others for stunning early spring displays‚ or mixed with other plants to form a landscape with full year interest․