AWARD

CORNUS 'Eddie's White Wonder'

Commonly known as Dogwood

FLOWERING DOGWOODS

RHS Plant of the Decade 1963 - 1972. Hardy shrub producing large white bracts, good autumn colour
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    mid-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long turning red, orange and purple in autumn
  • White
  • Height
    6m (20ft)
  • Spread
    4m (13ft)
  • Tall Shrub
  • Tree
    Or multi-stemmed shrub. Purplish-green flowers surrounded by 4-6 bracts to 8cm (3in) long.
  • 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 'Eddie's White Wonder'

 
Available again from APRIL 2025 - When fresh stock arrives
£80.00 each 
Delivery Information Available again from APRIL 2025
plant size comparison icon 5 to 7.5 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Ultimate size in 20-50 years. Flowering is dependent upon previous year's summer. Long, hot summers produce best flowers.
    Pests & Diseases
    Anthracnose.
    Place of origin
    Garden origin. Canada. 1945. Henry Eddie, Vancouver, BC. Hybrid between C. florida 'Rubra' and C. nutallii.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Woodland garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Ovate
    		(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
    Broadly conical
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Cornus (Flowering) - Growing Guide
Cornus Coloured Stemmed Dogswoods - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
6m (20ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  4m (13ft)
  

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