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Cornus × elwinortonii

Cornus × elwinortonii

Genus: Cornus
Family: Cornaceae

About this plant

A decidous tree up to around 10m in height with an upright, dense habit and oval-shaped crown. Glossy green foliage changes to red in the autumn. Inconspicous creamy-white flowers appear in the spring and summer followed by orange-red fruit in the autumn

Growing Information

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, humus-rich well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. For more advice, see flowering dogwood cultivation

Pruning

Pruning group 1 or pruning group 2

Propagation

Propagate by grafting or from semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

BushyClimbing

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years