CORNUS alba 'Kesselringii'
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CORNUS alba 'Kesselringii'
Commonly known as Dogwood
COLOURED STEMMED DOGWOODS
Brownish black stems
£14.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Hard prune in March to produce new stems for best winter colour. Wildlife plant - bees and other insects. -
Pests & Diseases
Anthracnose. -
Place of origin
Siberia, northern China to Korea. -
Deciduousdark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) turning reddish purple in autumn.
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Cream
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Ovate
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightVigorous, upright shrub. Cream flowers followed by pea-sized, white berries.
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Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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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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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Wet or boggy soil
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Full sun
For best winter colour. -
Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
2.5m (8ft)
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