Dogwood. A tree or multi-stemmed shrub with, spreading, tiered branches. Dark green, glossy leaves, turn red and purple in autumn. Small white flowers are followed by blue-black berries. Max Height 15m. Max Spread 15m. Flowers May to June. Fruits July. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cornus controversa
A tree or multi-stemmed shrub with, spreading, tiered branches. Dark green, glossy leaves, turn red and purple in autumn. Small white flowers are followed by blue-black berries.
Additional information
| Generic | Cornus |
|---|---|
| Species | controversa |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Dogwood |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 15m |
| Family | Cornaceae |
| Spread | 15m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | blue, black |
| 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 | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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