CORNUS wilsoniana

Commonly known as Ghost dogwood, Wilsons Dogwood

Mottled bark, white bracts
Further Reading....
  • White
  • Height
    8–12 metres
  • Spread
    8 metres
  • Tall Shrub
  • Tree
  • Hardy - average winter
    Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

CORNUS wilsoniana

 
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  • Additional Features
    Architectural interest
    Berries
    These plants have berries.
    Purple-black berries in the autumn
    Good to know
    Synonyms Swida wilsonia
    Ornamental bark
    Attractive peeling bark
    Pests & Diseases
    May be susceptible to horse chestnut scale
    Place of origin
    Introduced into cultivation by Ernest Wilson in 1907 from a collection in Hupeh province
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Woodland garden
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    		(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
    Spring
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Acid / ericaceous loving
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly columnar
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