CORNUS

Eric Gennet

Cream/White Dogwood

FEATURES:

Eric Gennet is a wonderful hybrid of Cornus kousa x Cornus capitata, a semi-evergreen flowering Dogwood.  The lush green leaves turn orange-red in autumn and will remain on the branches in mild climates. Bird attracting, pink strawberry-like fruits are produced late in summer. Ideal feature tree.

HEIGHT & WIDTH:

5 metres x 5 metres

SHAPE:

Vase shape

FLOWERS:

The four-petalled flower bracts are creamy white in December, turning pink as they mature.

FOLIAGE:

Lush green leaves turn orange-red in autumn and will remain on the branches in mild climates.

COMMENTS:

Bird attracting, pink strawberry-like fruits are produced late in summer. Ideal feature tree.

TREE CARE:

Plant in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune to shape if necessary.