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CORNUS elliptica 'Empress of China'
Commonly known as Dogwood
FLOWERING DOGWOODS
(syn. 'Elsbry') - graceful evergreen. Profuse, creamy white bracts
£35.00 each
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Good to know
Botanically similar to C. kousa -
Pests & Diseases
Anthracnose -
Place of origin
China, Korea, Japan. Garden origin. USA. 1993. John Elsley, S. Carolina -
EvergreenLight green, glossy leaves to 7.5cm (3in) long are shed as new growth begins
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Oblong
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Height
4.5-5.5m (15-18ft) -
Spread
4-4.5m (13-15ft)
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Tall ShrubFlowers (bracts) 3cm (1½in) across
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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) -
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Broadly conical
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Mature Size4.5-5.5m (15-18ft)
4-4.5m (13-15ft)
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