Cornus florida 'White Cloud' - 30-40 CM C5

Description
The Flowering dogwood 'White Cloud' (Cornus florida) is a spreading, broad, upright large shrub with decorative, scarlet, oval fruits. Before these appear, it produces white flowers from April to May. The Flowering dogwood 'White Cloud' also bears lanceolate, dark green leaves with medium-green markings. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained, humus-rich, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 9 m and spreads to approx. 9 m.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * Attractive scarlet, purple autumn colouring

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Flowering dogwood 'White Cloud's are dark green, medium green, lanceolate, wavy. They are about 7 - 15 cm in size. Flowering dogwood 'White Cloud' is bright scarlet to purple in autumn.

Bark
Grey-green, fielded bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Flowering dogwood 'White Cloud' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Flowering dogwood 'White Cloud' is a spreading, broad and upright-growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 4.5–9 m and spreads to a width of approx. 4.5–9 m. It is slow-growing, typically growing 40–60 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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).

Tasks
- Mulching: In the period from February to March.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The white flowers appear from April to May. They are about 8–10 cm in size.

Fruit
The scarlet-red, oval fruits of Cornus florida 'White Cloud' are particularly decorative.

Use
Ornamental shrub, solitary

Root
Cornus florida 'White Cloud' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.