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  • CORNUS x rutgersensis 'Stellar Pink'
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    CORNUS x rutgersensis 'Stellar Pink'

    Commonly known as Dogwood

    FLOWERING DOGWOODS

    Rounded soft pink and overlapping bracts
     
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    • Good to know
      Disease-resistant variety bred at Rutgers University, New Jersey.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      Western North America.
    • Deciduous
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Ovate
    • Height
      6m (20ft)
    • Spread
      5-6m (16-20ft)
    • Tree
      4 wide bracts 10cm (4in) across surrounding a small flowerhead. Does not produce fruit.
    • 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
        5-6m (16-20ft)
       
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