CORNUS florida 'Daybreak'

A startling new variety, bright green leaves margined in creamy-white. In the autumn the creamy-white parts of the leaves turn pink to deep red

Large

Pot size 5 to 7.5 Litre

Availability Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC

£75.00 each

Plant Details

Flowering

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Good to know
Syn. Cherokee Daybreak
Pests & Diseases
Anthracnose.
Place of origin
Eastern North America.
Deciduous
Broadly oval to ovate leaves to 15cm (6in) long, often slightly twisted or curled
Green
Fully hardy
Silver variegated
Entire
Ovate
Height
4m (13ft)
Spread
4m (13ft)
Tall Shrub
Produces green flowers surrounded by 4 white bracts to 5cm (2in) long joined at the tips as they open. Produces inedible red berries in loose clusters in autumn
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
Summer Seasonal Interest
Broadly conical

Mature Size

4m (13ft)
	4m (13ft)

Planting Tips and Care Advice

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.
Soil Conditions

Fertile well drained soil

Humus-rich

Neutral to acid soil
Sun Requirements

Full sun

Shelter from cold winds

Partial shade