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CORNUS florida
Commonly known as American boxwood, Flowering dogwood
FLOWERING DOGWOODS
North American flowering dogwood. Each flowerhead is enclosed in 4 white petal-like bracts
Large
£47.50 each
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Good to know
Flowers are small and inconspicuous but the surrounding bracts in shades from pink-tinged white through to an alomost true red provide the attraction and a host of cultivars have been developed. -
Pests & Diseases
Anthracnose. -
Place of origin
Eastern North America. -
DeciduousBroadly oval to ovate, mid-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long turning red or purple in autumn.
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White
Sometimes flushed pink -
Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
8m (26ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small tree. Greenish flowers. White to pink bracts, 4-5cm (1½ - 2in) long are joined at the tips as they open. Clusters of red berries are produced in autumn.
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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 - 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) -
Autumn 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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Full sun
shelter from cold winds. -
Partial shade
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Broadly conical
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Mature Size6m (20ft)
8m (26ft)
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