Cornus x rutgersensis Aurora™ PP07205

Scientific Name: Cornus x rutgersensis 'Rutban'

Also Known As

Cornus rutgersensis 'Aurora'
Cornus rutgersensis Aurora®
Flowering Dogwood

Plant type

tree

size

H: 18'-20'
W: 15'-20'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Cornus x rutgersensis Aurora™ PP07205 plant details

Cornus x rutgersensis Aurora™ PP07205 is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus x rutgersensis Aurora™ PP07205

Plant type: tree
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 18 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus x rutgersensis Aurora™ PP07205

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Developed at Rutgers Univ., these exciting crosses (C. florida x C. kousa) provide beauty, a profuse display of large white flowers and red fall color, as well as disease resistance to borer and anthracnose. S-PSh/M PP7205

By: Forestfarm

Overlapping creamy white bracts make this flower a real charmer?our top pick. Recipient of the Gold Medal Plant Award by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.