Venus® Dogwood
Cornus x 'KN30-8' PP #16,309
Description | A spectacular, fast-growing hybrid with exceptionally large, white, flower-like bracts. Attractive red ornamental fruit appears in fall. The glossy green foliage has wonderful red fall color. This vigorous selection from Rutgers University has notable winter hardiness, good drought tolerance, and excellent disease resistance. Deciduous. |
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Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
Blooms | Late spring to early summer |
Mature Size | Fast growing; reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall and wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Showy Fruit, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
Problems/Solutions | Drought Tolerant |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Landscape Use | Privacy Screen |
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Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Witch Hazel (Hamamelis); Snowberry (Symphoricarpos); Redbud (Cercis); Oak Leaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia) |
Care | Provide enriched, moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Apply a thick layer of mulch to keep root zone cool in summer. Protect from harsh sun in hot regions. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish root system; once established, prefers moist soil, but tolerates mild drought. Feed in early spring. Prune in winter to shape. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8
Good to grow!
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Redmond, Washington 98052
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