CORNUS hongkongensis
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CORNUS hongkongensis
Commonly known as Hong Kong dogwood
FLOWERING DOGWOODS
Glossy dark green leaves are coppery-red when young. Cascades of flowerheads with creamy-white bracts
£45.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Anthracnose -
Place of origin
China, Laos, Vietnam -
Evergreenleathery, glossy leaves to 13cm (5in) long have pointed tips and are bronze-red when young
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Cream
4 showy bracts to 4cm (1½in) long -
Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Oblong
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Height
15m (49ft) -
Spread
15m (49ft)
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Tall ShrubVery variable shrub or small tree. The bracts surround spherical cymes of many small greenish flowers and are follwed by red or reddish yellow strawberry-like fruit
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Tree
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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 - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°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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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size15m (49ft)
15m (49ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cornus (Flowering) - Growing Guide
Cornus Coloured Stemmed Dogswoods - Growing Guide
