Flowering Dogwood. A conical tree or multi-stemmed shrub with slightly twisted mid-green leaves, margined golden yellow, which turn red and purple in autumn. Small green flowers are surrounded by white bracts. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers April to May. Full Sun/Partial Shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cornus florida ‘Rainbow’
A conical tree or multi-stemmed shrub with slightly twisted mid-green leaves, margined golden yellow, which turn red and purple in autumn. Small green flowers are surrounded by white bracts.
Additional information
| Generic | Cornus |
|---|---|
| Species | florida |
| Varietry | 'Rainbow' |
| Common Name | Flowering Dogwood |
| Flower Colour | Green |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full Sun/Partial Shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Cornaceae |
| Spread | 2.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, Yellow |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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