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CORNUS florida 'Daybreak'
Commonly known as American boxwood, Flowering dogwood
FLOWERING DOGWOODS
A startling new variety, bright green leaves margined in creamy-white. In the autumn the creamy-white parts of the leaves turn pink to deep red
Large
£75.00 each
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Good to know
Syn. Cherokee Daybreak -
Pests & Diseases
Anthracnose. -
Place of origin
Eastern North America. -
DeciduousBroadly oval to ovate leaves to 15cm (6in) long, often slightly twisted or curled
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Green
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Fully hardy
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Silver variegated
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
4m (13ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubProduces green flowers surrounded by 4 white bracts to 5cm (2in) long joined at the tips as they open. Produces inedible red berries in loose clusters in autumn
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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.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilHumus-rich
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold winds -
Partial shade
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Broadly conical
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Mature Size4m (13ft)
4m (13ft)
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