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Cornus capitata

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Cornus capitata Evergreen Dogwood, Himalayan Dogwood,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Deciduous

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Shrubs, Trees Dense, Shrub Like, Spreading

Description:

Large semi-deciduous to evergreen spreading shrub or small tree with oval grey-green leaves and masses of cream to yellow flowers during Spring and Summer followed by attractive, ornamental red strawberry-like fruits. Grows approx. 9-12m tall x 3-5m wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

4-10m 4-10m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Container / Pot, Shade Tree

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Cornaceae Asia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Cream, Yellow

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring, Summer

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Medium

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Low

Frost: High

Wind: High

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