Bentham’s Cornel. A spreading evergreen tree or shrub with grey-green leaves. Small green flowers are surrounded by creamy white bracts, followed by pendent, strawberry-like fruit. Max Height 12m. Max Spread 12m. Flowers May to July. Fruits July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cornus capitata
A spreading evergreen tree or shrub with grey-green leaves. Small green flowers are surrounded by creamy white bracts, followed by pendent, strawberry-like fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Cornus |
|---|---|
| Species | capitata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Bentham's Cornel |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 12m |
| Family | Cornaceae |
| Spread | 12m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | May, July |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | July |
| 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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| Maintenance | |
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