Pacific Dogwood. A conical tree with mid-green leaves, which turn red in autumn. Purple and green flowers are surrounded by white or pink tinged bracts, followed orange-red fruit. Max Height 12m. Max Spread 8m. Flowers March to April. Fruits June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cornus nuttallii
A conical tree with mid-green leaves, which turn red in autumn. Purple and green flowers are surrounded by white or pink tinged bracts, followed orange-red fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Cornus |
|---|---|
| Species | nuttallii |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Pacific Dogwood |
| Flower Colour | purple, green |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 12m |
| Family | Cornaceae |
| Spread | 8m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | orange, red |
| Fruits When | June |
| 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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