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    Cornus chinensis

    Also Known As

    • Chinese Dogwood

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 20'-30'
    • W: 20'-30'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

    Cornus chinensis plant details

    Cornus chinensis is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus chinensis

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: cornaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: street tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus chinensis

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Bold, beautifully ribbed foliage with long ?tail-like? tips and flower clusters (similar but larger than C. mas) of a ?luminous sulphur yellow? (K. Ward) make this very handsome and too uncommon 20-30' C. mas relative a real find. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Cornus chinensis plant

    How to Grow Cornus chinensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

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    Zones

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    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

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    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture
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    Cornus alternifolia Golden Shadows® PP11287

    Scientific Name: Cornus alternifolia 'Wstackman'

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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