Product Details
- Form: Upright bush eventually forming a spreading large shrub or tree.
- Height: 1.25-1.5m
- Width: 50-75cm
- Production: Container grown and suitable for all year round planting
- Pot Size: 7.5ltr
- Position: Sun to partial shade, ideal as a stand alone specimen.
- Soil: Any fertile, well drained soil, roots are shallow and mulching will help keep roots moist.
- Interest: White flowers and good autumn foliage colour.
- Rate of Growth: 20-40cm per year
- Flowers: Large white flowers in May
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Cornus florida also known as the Eastern or Flowering dogwood can grow to 5 metres, however it is slow growing and may be pruned to keep it under control for the smaller garden. The greenish white flowers, which are up to 10cm in diameter, are borne in profusion in May/ June. Autumn leaf colours are in reds and violets. Not widely grown although it is not troublesome.