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CORNUS florida 'Red Giant'
Commonly known as American boxwood, Flowering dogwood
FLOWERING DOGWOODS
Large deep pink bracts tipped with white
Large
£75.00 each
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Pests & Diseases
Anthracnose. -
Place of origin
Eastern North America. -
DeciduousBroadly oval to ovate, often slightly twisted leaves. Young leaves have a burgundy tint, turning green in summer and to brick-red in autumn.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Deep pink -
White
Tipped white -
Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
8m (26ft)
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Tall ShrubSpreading habit. Produces greenish flowers to 2.5cm (1in) across, larger than usual, with bracts to 5cm (2in) or more long and losse clusters of red, inedible berries 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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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size6m (20ft)
8m (26ft)
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