CORNUS alba 'Nightfall'
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CORNUS alba 'Nightfall'
Commonly known as dogwood
COLOURED STEMMED DOGWOODS
Deep purple foliage and fiery-red and orange autumn colours
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Syn Cornus alba Nightfall ('Verpaalen3') (PBR) -
Ornamental barkRed stems in winter
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Pests & Diseases
Possibly susceptible to cornus anthracnose and honey fungus -
Deciduous
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Cream
Creamy white -
Racemes
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Border
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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PurpleDark green emerging, then rich dark purple
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Oblong
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Height and Spread
1- 1.5 metres -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Pruning group 7
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that flower on previous year's growth in Spring, or current year's growth in late Summer/Autumn.
Action: Cut back flowered shoots to within 1 inch of previous year's growth.
When: Annually after flowering or in Spring if flowering on current year's growth.
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Bird friendly
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Cornus Coloured Stemmed Dogswoods - Growing Guide