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    Cornus florida 'Purple Glory'

    Also Known As

    • Purple Glory Dogwood

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 15'-20'
    • W: 12'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Cornus florida 'Purple Glory' plant details

    Cornus florida 'Purple Glory' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with purple foliage. In spring burgundy flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus florida 'Purple Glory'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: cornaceae
    Foliage: deciduous purple
    Mature size: 12 FT wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: burgundy blooms in spring
    Uses: fall color, showy, small tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus florida 'Purple Glory'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    New, emerging leaves are purple and remain purple throughout the growing season. Flowers (bracts) open in April and are a maroon red. A great landscape choice as a focal point tree.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    Gardening facts about Cornus florida 'Purple Glory' plant

    How to Grow Cornus florida 'Purple Glory'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • burgundy

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • 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'

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 5'-6'

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

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • standing water - regular
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    Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea'

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    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'

    aka Cornus alternifolia 'Golden Shadows', Cornus alternifolia 'W. Stackman', Golden Shadows® Green Osier, Golden Shadows® Pagoda Dogwood

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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