Cornus controversa 'Green Carpet' - 50-60 CM C25

Description
The Giant dogwood 'Green Carpet' (Cornus controversa) is a broad, large shrub with decorative, black-blue fruits. It produces creamy white flowers in June. The Giant dogwood 'Green Carpet' also has medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * red-brown shoots * attractive purple-red autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Giant dogwood 'Green Carpet's are medium green in colour. They are about 7 - 16 cm in size. Giant dogwood 'Green Carpet' turns bright purple-red in autumn.

Bark
Dark brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Giant dogwood 'Green Carpet' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Giant dogwood 'Green Carpet' is a broadly growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.2 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear in June.

Fruit
The black-blue fruits of Cornus controversa 'Green Carpet' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Cornus controversa 'Green Carpet' are reddish-brown.

Root
Cornus controversa 'Green Carpet' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms spreading, branching roots.