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Cornus controversa

Also Known As

Giant Dogwood

Plant type

tree

size

H: 35'-60'
W: 20'-35'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Cornus controversa plant details

Cornus controversa is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus controversa

Plant type: tree
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 35 FT - wide, 35 FT - 60 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: fall color, shade tree, street tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus controversa

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A magnificent specimen (to 60') with picturesque wide-spreading branches, broad clusters of small creamy flowers, black fruits and purple-red fall color; ?even in winter this tree is striking owing to its rich-red young wood? (Bean). S/M

By: Forestfarm

The largest of all dogwoods, Cornus controversa grows to 50 feet tall with lovely coarse-textured leaves and white frilly flowers in late summer. It is one of the few dogwoods that flowers in the fall rather than the spring or early summer, and the flowers are quickly followed by black fruits. Plants grow more tree-like on their own without pruning than other species.

Giant Dogwood trees will grow in more sun than most other dogwood species but still appreciates some afternoon shade in very hot climates. Trees will do best when given well drained soil and medium water through the summer.

By: Red Panda Nursery

Blooms: spring, clusters of small white flowers. Blue berries. Spreading horazantal-layerd growth. Zone 5-8. 30', Asia, part sun-shade, moist, well drained