Cornus wilsoniana

Also Known As

Wilson's Dogwood

Plant type

tree

size

H: 30'-40'
W: 20'-30'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Cornus wilsoniana plant details

Cornus wilsoniana is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus wilsoniana

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus wilsoniana

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This red-barked dogwood tree (to 20-30') has the showy bark and 2-3" clusters (cymes) of small white summer flowers of its smaller but much appreciated relative, the red-twigged dogwood shrub. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

This is cutting grown from storm damaged branches from the tree in the Washington park Arboretum in Seattle where it is a narrow broadleaf evergreen nearly 30' tall. This originally came from Mt Heng in Hunan Province via the Shanghai Botanic Garden. White flowers followed by red fruit.