Cornus controversa - P9

Description
The Giant dogwood (Cornus controversa) is a large, upright shrub with decorative, black-blue fruits. It produces creamy white flowers arranged in umbrella clusters in June. The Giant dogwood also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and grows to a width of around 8 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * red-brown shoots * attractive purple-red autumn colouring * cannot be built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Giant dogwoods are dark green, ovate, alternate. They are about 7 - 16 cm tall. Giant dogwood 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 has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The creamy white flowers of Giant dogwood appear in umbrella clusters in June.

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

Use
Ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Cornus controversa are red-brown in colour.

Root
Cornus controversa is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.