Cornus nuttallii 'Colrigo Giant'

Also Known As

Cornus nuttalli 'Corrigo Giant'
Colrigo Giant Flowering Dogwood
Colrigo Giant Pacific Dogwood
Colrigo Giant Western Dogwood
Corrigo Giant Dogwood

Plant type

tree

size

H: 30'-60'
W: 15'-40'

planting zones

6a-9a

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Cornus nuttallii 'Colrigo Giant' plant details

Cornus nuttallii 'Colrigo Giant' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In fall and spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus nuttallii 'Colrigo Giant'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 40 FT - wide, 30 FT - 60 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall and spring
Uses: big flowers, fall color, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus nuttallii 'Colrigo Giant'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Huge, brilliantly-white, flower bracts can reach 6-8"across! The lovely blooms decorate this wonderful 30-60' tree in spring and occasionally it will rebloom in autumn. Its large, heavily-textured leaves provide wonderful yellow-to-red fall color which looks exceptionally pretty with the large bright orange-red fruit clusters. This fine tree is sturdy and vigorous and makes a fabulous specimen, especially for the moonlight garden. S-Sh/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

All the nuttallis are native to the NW and I don’t suggest them for any other area. They are very susceptible to anthracnose even in the NW but , as they are large trees, people don’t look at them too carefully, and at a distance they are pretty spectacular with their large white flowers, often with a fall bloom also, and good fall color. zone 6.

By: Whitman Farms

Amaze your gardening friends with the huge flowers that can be up to 8" across. Thick sturdy stems. I think this one has be nipping steroids. Medium sized tree.