CORNUS 'Venus'
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CORNUS 'Venus'
Commonly known as Dogwood
FLOWERING DOGWOODS
Hybrid between C.nutallii and C.kousa var. chinensis. exceptionally large and freely produced white bracted flowerheads. Perhaps the most outstanding plant on our Chelsea stands since 2022
Medium
£120.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Syn. C.x elwinortonii VENUS. Freely produces bracts which last up to 3 weeks -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin. USA. Dr. E. Orton. -
DeciduousLarge, glossy leaves to 12cm (5in) long turn yellow, orange and purple in autumn.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetPurple centres -
White
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
To 6m (20ft) -
Spread
To 4m (13ft)
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TreeProduces bracts to 15cm (6in) across followed by strawberry-like fruits on older specimens.Tree produces flowering buds at an early age
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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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Spring 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
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Partial shade
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cornus (Flowering) - Growing Guide
Cornus Coloured Stemmed Dogswoods - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
- How to plant a tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- How to plant a tree
- Ties - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Restaking fallen young trees - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fallen old tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Clearing up fallen beech tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Pruning and Shaping Magnolia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing wire protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tidying young trees in October - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Crown uplift - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video
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