Cornus controversa

Cornus controversa Details

Cornus controversa, commonly known as the Giant Dogwood, is a medium-sized, deciduous tree grown for its impressive stature, autumn colours, and pretty flowers. The lush foliage emerges mid-green in spring, ages to become dark green, then develops colourful red and purple tones in autumn before falling. The tree is adorned with clusters of cream-white flowers in summer which result in small, dark blue berries. It typically grows to 10 m tall and 6 m wide with an upright and rounded form. Best results with this tree are achieved when it is planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, and short periods of dry. Cornus controversa makes for a lovely specimen tree and is a great choice for adding to a mixed planting, or using as backdrop for smaller plants.