AWARD

CORNUS 'Ormonde'

FLOWERING DOGWOODS

Large white bracts, similar to Eddie's White Wonder.
  • Deciduous
    Oval, mid-green leaves to 12cm (4¾in) long turning orange-red in autumn
  • Green
  • Purple
    Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
  • White
    Pink-tipped white bracts
  • Height
    4m (13ft)
  • Spread
    6m (20ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Spreading large shrub or small tree. Produces flower heads 1cm (½in) across surrounded by usually 4, broadly elliptic bracts
  • Tree
  • 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
    Shelter from cold winds
  • Partial shade

CORNUS 'Ormonde'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Anthracnose
    Place of origin
    Garden origin
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Woodland garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(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.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Humus-rich
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
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4m (13ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  6m (20ft)
  

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