Cornus florida alba – White Dogwood

Description

Cornus florida alba – White Dogwood

DESCRIPTION: A wide spreading, deciduous tall shrub or small tree for cool gardens.

HEIGHT: 5.0m

WIDTH: 5.0m

*height & width at maturity

FORM: Spreading

FOLIAGE: Broad green leaves, bright red in autumn.

FLOWERS and FRUIT: Flower head with four white petal-like bracts to 8 cm across form in spring. Red fruit follows

BARK:

GROWTH RATE: Slow to moderate

LANDSCAPE USES: Borders, containers, cottage garden, courtyard, feature, parks, shade

TOLERANCES: Dislikes poor, shallow or chalk soils. Prefers cool to cold climates. High frost tolerance and moderate drought and wind tolerance. Prefers a full sun to semi-shaded position.

TREE CARE: Plant in protected position. Pruning is generally not required. Feed in early spring with a slow release or liquid all purpose fertiliser.