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    • Photo of Cornus drummondii flower, foliage by John Knouse

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    Cornus drummondii

    Also Known As

    • Roughleaf Dogwood

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 6'-20'
    • W: 6'-20'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Cornus drummondii plant details

    Cornus drummondii is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by white fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular 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 drummondii

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: cornaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 20 FT - wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: fall color, hedge, small tree, thicket forming

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus drummondii

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This small native tree (or large erect shrub) to 18' makes a fine tough addition to windbreak/screen with its red-brown bark and small creamy-white flowers followed by small white berries. S/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Cornus drummondii plant

    How to Grow Cornus drummondii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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