CORNUS s FLAVIRAMEA 5L 60-80CM

Description
Attention! The species Cornus sericea is categorised as an invasive species in Switzerland and may not be traded, planted or otherwise spread there. The Red osier dogwood 'Flaviramea' (Cornus sericea) is an upright, spreading shrub with decorative, white, round fruits. In May, it produces creamy white flowers arranged in umbrella clusters. The Red osier dogwood 'Flaviramea' also has lanceolate, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to around 3 metres wide. The Red osier dogwood 'Flaviramea' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cornus stolonifera 'Flaviramea'.

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Red osier dogwood 'Flaviramea' are medium green, lanceolate and opposite. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Red osier dogwood 'Flaviramea' turns bright red in autumn.

Bark
Greenish-yellow bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Red osier dogwood 'Flaviramea' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Red osier dogwood 'Flaviramea' is an upright and spreading shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 3 m and is approx. 1.5 - 3 m wide. It usually grows 30 - 50 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
No special requirements.

Flower
The creamy white flowers of Red osier dogwood 'Flaviramea' appear in umbrella clusters in May.

Fruit
The white, round fruits of Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea' are particularly decorative.

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