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    Cornus capitata

    Also Known As

    • Bentham's Cornel
    • Evergreen Dogwood
    • Himalayan Dogwood

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 20'-40'
    • W: 40'

    planting zones

    • 8a-9b

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    Cornus capitata plant details

    Cornus capitata is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen tree with bronze and green foliage. In spring and summer cream and pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus capitata

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: cornaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen bronze and green
    Mature size: 20 - 40 FT - wide, 20 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and pink blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: cut leaves, fall color, winter interest, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus capitata

    USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This handsome evergreen tree is lovely in both flower and fruit. Reaching 2-40' with a rounded-head and rich, glossy deep green-leaves. Gorgeous, buttery, large sulfur-yellow flowers become crimson 1-2" strawberry-like fruits. It is often referred to as the Himalayan Strawberry Tree in reference to the showy fruit. This tree may lose it leaves in severe winters. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    The Himalayan Evergreen Dogwood is a fantastic species that is similar to Cornus kousa (Japanese Dogwood) in appearance but grows larger and has evergreen leaves. The flowers generally emerge a cream-yellow and age to white over several weeks during the spring, by late summer the flowers give way to ornamental red fruit about an inch in diameter. Due to the size and color of the fruit, this species is also commonly known as the Chinese Strawberry Tree. In climates with warm winters the leaves will remain evergreen, in colder climates the leaves will generally drop in early winter. Reportedly Himalayan Evergreen Dogwoods can be grown in zone 6 but will generally remain shorter in stature with leaf drop in late fall.
    This species of dogwood is highly resistant to the anthracnose blight which affects some other dogwood species and these trees can be planted safely in high infestation areas.

    By: Red Panda Nursery

    An elegant, large evergreen shrub or small tree, this slow growing Dogwood is a perfect anchor for the shrubby border. Handsome, curved leathery leaves with light green veins provide a pleasing texture and turn bronze in the winter months. Button-like flower heads surrounded by creamy yellow bracts precede the long lasting, prominent, pinkish red strawberry-shaped fruit that appears in November and can be brought inside as a colorful complement to holiday greenery. Hardy to zone 8.

    By: Digging Dog Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cornus capitata plant

    How to Grow Cornus capitata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • bronze
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearls'

    aka Red Barked Dogwood, Tartarian Dogwood

    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'

    aka Pagoda Dogwood

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12'-15'

    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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