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white dogwood 'Kesselringii' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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white dogwood 'Kesselringii'

Cornus alba 'Kesselringii'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Cornus
Family: Cornaceae

About this plant

'Kesselringii' is a vigorous deciduous shrub forming a thicket of upright dark red shoots which become blackish-purple in winter, with oval leaves turning red and purple in autumn; small cream flowers are followed by white berries

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow in most soil conditions in sun or partial shade. For more information see winter stem colour cultivation

Pruning

Pruning group 7

Propagation

Propagate by hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to cornus anthracnose

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Suckering

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years