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    CORNUS officinalis
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    CORNUS officinalis

    Commonly known as Japanese cornel

    FLOWERING DOGWOODS

    Attractive peeling brown bark and slightly fragrant yellow flowers on naked twigs in FEB. Red fruits and rich autumn tints
    Large
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    7.5 to 10 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
    Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    £65.00  
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Anthracnose
    • Place of origin
      China, Korea, Japan
    • Deciduous
      dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long, turning red-purple in autumn
    • Yellow
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Ovate
    • Height
      5m (16ft)
    • Spread
      5m (16ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Vigorous, spreading shrub with rough, flaking brown bark. Produces flowers in loose clusters 2cm (¾in) or more across before the leaves. Produces edible oblong berries.
    • 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 - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Tolerates a wide range of soils
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      5m (16ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
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    2.5 kg
    £13.00
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    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Garden Goodies
    Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots. Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
    Tie in slate labels
    £10.00
    Garden Goodies
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    Stick in slate labels
    £10.00
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