Cornus controversa 'Pagoda' - 30-40 CM C5

Description
The Giant dogwood 'Pagoda' (Cornus controversa) is a sprawling, branched large shrub with decorative fruits. It produces creamy white flowers arranged in umbrella clusters from June to July. The Giant dogwood 'Pagoda' 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 7.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * Attractive purple-red autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Giant dogwood 'Pagoda's are dark green, egg-shaped. They are about 7 - 16 cm in size. Giant dogwood 'Pagoda' turns bright purple-red in autumn.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Giant dogwood 'Pagoda' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Giant dogwood 'Pagoda' is a sprawling and branching large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 6 - 8 m and is approx. 6 - 7.5 m wide.

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 of Giant dogwood 'Pagoda' appear in umbrella clusters from June to July.

Fruit
The fruits of Cornus controversa 'Pagoda' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Ornamental shrub, solitary

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