CORNUS controversa

Commonly known as Giant dogwood, Wedding cake tree

FLOWERING DOGWOODS

Cream flowers, black fruits and rich purple-red autumn colour
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    leaves to 15cm (6in) long are dark-green above, glaucous beneath and turn rich red to purple in autumn.
  • Cream
  • 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)
  • Full sun
    shelter from cold winds
  • Partial shade

CORNUS controversa

 
  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Anthracnose
    Place of origin
    China, Himalayas, Japan.
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    		(see photos above)
  • 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.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Humus rich
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
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Cornus (Flowering) - Growing Guide
Cornus Coloured Stemmed Dogswoods - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
15m (49ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  15m (49ft)
  

Buy Varieties of CORNUS controversa

FLOWERING DOGWOODS

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CORNUS controversa 'Variegata'

CORNUS controversa 'Variegata'

Giant dogwood, Wedding cake tree

striking and very scarce slow growing variegated form with horizontal branching

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Small
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only Gift-wrapping available
£35.00 each 
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Large
£65.00 each 

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