CORNUS controversa

Cream flowers, black fruits and rich purple-red autumn colour

Medium

Pot size 3 Litre

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Plant Details

Flowering

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Pests & Diseases
Anthracnose
Place of origin
China, Himalayas, Japan.
Deciduous
leaves to 15cm (6in) long are dark-green above, glaucous beneath and turn rich red to purple in autumn.
Cream
Fully hardy
Entire
Elliptic
Height
15m (49ft)
Spread
15m (49ft)
Tree
Rounded tree with tiered branches. Creamy-white flowers are produced in large, flattish heads to 18cm (7in) across followed by blue-black fruit.
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
Spring Seasonal Interest
Summer Seasonal Interest
Rounded to broadly spreading

Mature Size

15m (49ft)
	15m (49ft)

Planting Tips and Care Advice

Pruning group

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.
Soil Conditions

Fertile well drained soil

Humus rich

Neutral to acid soil
Sun Requirements

Full sun

shelter from cold winds

Partial shade