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  • CORNUS florida rubra
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    CORNUS florida rubra

    Commonly known as American boxwood, Pink dogwood

    FLOWERING DOGWOODS

    Flushed pink or red
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Anthracnose.
    • Place of origin
      Eastern North America.
    • Deciduous
      Broadly oval to ovate, often slightly twisted, mid-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long turnibg red and purple in autumn.
    • Red
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Ovate
    • Height
      6m (20ft)
    • Spread
      8m (26ft)
    • Tree
      Produces small, green flowerheads to 1.5cm (½in) across surrounded by 4 pink bracts 4-5cm (1½-2in) long joined at the tips as they open.
    • 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
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from cold winds.
    • Partial shade
    • Broadly conical
    • Mature Size
      6m (20ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        8m (26ft)
       
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    Cornus Coloured Stemmed Dogswoods - Growing Guide
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