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CORNUS x rutgersensis 'Stellar Pink'
Commonly known as Dogwood
FLOWERING DOGWOODS
Rounded soft pink and overlapping bracts
Large
£75.00 each
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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
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
5-6m (16-20ft)
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Tree4 wide bracts 10cm (4in) across surrounding a small flowerhead. Does not produce fruit.
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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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Broadly conical
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Mature Size6m (20ft)
5-6m (16-20ft)
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