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  • CORNUS capitata
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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
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    • 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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    Garden Goodies
    These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
    Stick in slate labels
    £10.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Tailored specifically to help feed both trees and shrubs. Recommended for first year after planting use to support newly planted trees and shrubs establish themselves. Also good for potted shrubs and trees to enable them to thrive.
    1KG packet
    £8.25
    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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