CORNUS alba 'Kesselringii'

Commonly known as Dogwood

COLOURED STEMMED DOGWOODS

Brownish black stems
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) turning reddish purple in autumn.
  • Cream
  • Height
    2.5m (8ft)
  • Spread
    2.5m (8ft)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Vigorous, upright shrub. Cream flowers followed by pea-sized, white berries.
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Full sun
    For best winter colour.
  • Partial shade

CORNUS alba 'Kesselringii'

 
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Hard prune in March to produce new stems for best winter colour. Wildlife plant - bees and other insects.
    Pests & Diseases
    Anthracnose.
    Place of origin
    Siberia, northern China to Korea.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
    Coastal / windswept
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    (see photos above)
    Ovate
    (see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 4
    Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
    Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
    When: Annually in early Spring.

  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Tolerates all
    Wet or boggy soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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2.5m (8ft)
Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  2.5m (8ft)
 

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