CORNUS wilsoniana
Commonly known as Dogwood, Ghost dogwood, Wilsons Dogwood
Mottled bark, white bracts
£35.00 each
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Architectural interest
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BerriesThese plants have berries.Purple-black berries in the autumn
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Good to know
Synonyms Swida wilsonia -
Ornamental barkAttractive peeling bark
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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 fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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White
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Woodland garden
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Height
8–12 metres -
Spread
8 metres
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Tall Shrub
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Tree
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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 - 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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rounded to broadly columnar
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