Cornus x rutgersensis Celestial™ PP7204

Scientific Name: Cornus x rutgersensis 'Rutdan'

Also Known As

Cornus rutgersensis Celestial®
Cornus x rutgersensis 'Galaxy'
Cornus x rutgersensis 'Rutdan' Celestial™
Celestial™ Hybrid Dogwood
Celestial™ Rutgers Dogwood

Plant type

tree

size

H: 14'-18'
W: 12'-15'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Cornus x rutgersensis Celestial™ PP7204 plant details

Cornus x rutgersensis Celestial™ PP7204 is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and 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 Celestial™ PP7204

Plant type: tree
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 FT - 15 FT - wide, 14 FT - 18 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: disease-resistant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus x rutgersensis Celestial™ PP7204

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This fine hybrid dogwood released by Rutgers University blends beauty and disease-resistance with such lovely results! The horizontal branches of this upright 14-18' tree are covered in spring with showy, starry-white, 3-5" flowers which mature to a soft pink. This is a sterile cultivar which produces no fruit. Deep-green glossy leaves turn showy red to purple in fall. Show good resistance to anthracnose and borers. S-PSh/M PP7264