CORNUS

Florida Pendula

Weeping Dogwood

DESCRIPTION:

Attractive weeping dogwood, with a dense, multi branched pendulous habit. Pure white flower bracts are produced on bare branches in early spring. Green leaves change to brilliant red coloured foliage in Autumn.

HEIGHT x WIDTH:

2 metres x 2 metres

SHAPE:

Weeping.

FOLIAGE:

Green leaves change to brilliant red coloured foliage in Autumn.

FLOWERS:

Pure white flower bracts are produced on bare branches in early Spring.

COMMENTS:

Excellent feature tree. Bright red, bird attracting fruits are also produced.

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 tree when planting to encourage new growth.