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  • CORNUS capitata
    CORNUS capitata
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    CORNUS capitata

    Commonly known as Bentham's cornel, Himalayan dogwood

    FLOWERING DOGWOODS

    Greenish-white flowers red strawberry fruit
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Anthracnose.
    • Place of origin
      China, Himalayas.
    • Youtube video
      Https://youtu.be/olr8Oav3PCE
    • Evergreen
      grey-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long. Semi evergreen in cold winters.
    • White
      Greenish white
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      12m (39ft)
    • Spread
      12m (39ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Spreading, bushy shrub or small tree. Greenish flowers in small heads 1.5cm (½in) across surrounded by 4-6 creamy-white bracts 4-5cm (1½ - 2in) long followed by pendent fruit.
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Humus rich
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
      shelter from cold winds
    • Partial shade
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      12m (39ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
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    Cornus Coloured Stemmed Dogswoods - Growing Guide
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
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    £13.00
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    £25.00
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    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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