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  • CORNUS controversa 'Variegata'
    CORNUS controversa 'Variegata'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    CORNUS controversa 'Variegata'

    Commonly known as Giant dogwood, Wedding cake tree

     AWARD
    FLOWERING DOGWOODS

    Striking and very scarce slow growing variegated form with horizontal branching
    Small
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    2 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2026
    £35.00 each 
    Available Early Spring 2026 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Anthracnose.
    • Place of origin
      China, Himalayas, Japan.
    • Deciduous
      Leaves to 15cm (6in) long turn yellow in autumn.
    • Cream
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Silver variegated
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Height
      8m (26ft)
    • Spread
      To 8m (26ft)
    • Tree
      Rounded tree with tiered branches. White flowers in flat heads to 18cm (7in) across followed by blue-black berries.
    • 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
    • Spring 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
      8m (26ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        to 8m (26ft)
       
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    Useful extras...

    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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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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