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CORNUS capitata
Commonly known as Bentham's cornel, Himalayan dogwood
FLOWERING DOGWOODS
Greenish-white flowers red strawberry fruit
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - oval to lance-shaped, grey-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long. Semi evergreen in cold winters.
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White - greenish white -
Height - 12m (39ft) -
Spread - 12m (39ft)
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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.
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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) -
Full sun - shelter from cold winds -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - anthracnose. -
Place of origin - China, Himalayas. -
Youtube video - https://youtu.be/olr8Oav3PCE -
Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - humus rich
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Neutral to acid soil
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Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading
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Cornus - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
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™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
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.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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