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CORNUS elliptica 'Empress of China'
Commonly known as Dogwood
FLOWERING DOGWOODS
(syn. 'Elsbry') - graceful evergreen. Profuse, creamy white bracts
Further Reading....
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EvergreenLight green, glossy leaves to 7.5cm (3in) long are shed as new growth begins
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Height4.5-5.5m (15-18ft) -
Spread4-4.5m (13-15ft)
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Tall ShrubFlowers (bracts) 3cm (1½in) across
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
CORNUS elliptica 'Empress of China'
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Additional Features
Good to knowBotanically similar to C. kousa
Pests & DiseasesAnthracnose
Place of originChina, Korea, Japan. Garden origin. USA. 1993. John Elsley, S. Carolina -
HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Oblong(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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.
RHS group 1 -
Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilTolerates all
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Tree ShapeBroadly conical
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Cornus Coloured Stemmed Dogswoods - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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