Cornus controversa
wedding cake tree
- 12 litre pot | 1 - 1.25m tall
- £104.99
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- Position: full sun to part shade
- Soil: deep, fertile, moisture-retentive soil
- Rate of growth: slow to average
- Flowering period: June
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Large clusters of white flowers in June, followed by spherical, blue-black fruit, and glossy, dark green leaves, turning rich red and purple in autumn. The horizontally tiered spreading branches of this deciduous dogwood provide an excellent focal point for a medium to large-sized garden.
Rounded in shape, Cornus controversa performs best in fertile, moisture-retentive soil in full sun.
Rounded in shape, Cornus controversa performs best in fertile, moisture-retentive soil in full sun.
Plant in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil, adding compost or manure at planting. Position in sun or light shade with space to show off the layered shape. Water regularly while establishing and during dry spells.
Pruning is not needed, as it spoils the natural habit – just remove dead, damaged or crossing branches in late winter if required.
Pruning is not needed, as it spoils the natural habit – just remove dead, damaged or crossing branches in late winter if required.
Goes well with
Powder coated steel tree ring edging - black
600mm
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