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Cornus controversa 'June Snow'

Also Known As

  • June Snow Dogwood

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 30'-40'
  • W: 20'-30'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Cornus controversa 'June Snow' plant details

Cornus controversa 'June Snow' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional 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 controversa 'June Snow'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus controversa 'June Snow'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The distinctive horizontally tiered branches of this rounded (to 50') tree are covered with a ?June snow? of frothy white flower clusters in early summer; black fruit accent showy orange-to-red-to-plum fall color. S/M
Layered branches, frothy 6" white flowers early summer. Blue-black berries, orange-red-purple fall color. Zones 5-8.

Gardening facts about Cornus controversa 'June Snow' plant

How to Grow Cornus controversa 'June Snow'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Fruit

    • blue
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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