CORNUS elliptica 'Empress of China'

Commonly known as Dogwood

FLOWERING DOGWOODS

(syn. 'Elsbry') - graceful evergreen. Profuse, creamy white bracts
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Light green, glossy leaves to 7.5cm (3in) long are shed as new growth begins
  • Height
    4.5-5.5m (15-18ft)
  • Spread
    4-4.5m (13-15ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Flowers (bracts) 3cm (1½in) across
  • 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)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

CORNUS elliptica 'Empress of China'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    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
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    		(see photos above)
    Oblong
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    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.
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Tolerates all
  • Tree Shape
    Broadly conical
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Cornus Coloured Stemmed Dogswoods - Growing Guide
4.5-5.5m (15-18ft)
 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  4-4.5m (13-15ft)
  

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