CORNUS

Heart Throb

Rich Pink Flowering Dogwood

FEATURES:

Small specimen tree, with spectacular Spring and Autumn display. In late Spring, horizontally tiered branches are covered in large, showy clusters of rich pink flower bracts. Flowers can last as long as two months. In Autumn the bluish-green foliage, turns a brilliant deep red. Bird attracting, strawberry-like fruits, are produced in early Autumn.

HEIGHT & WIDTH:

4m x 4m

SHAPE:

Vase shape

FLOWERS:

Large, showy clusters of rich pink flower bracts. Flowers can last as long as two months.

FOLIAGE:

In Autumn the bluish-green foliage, turns a brilliant deep red.

COMMENTS:

Bird attracting, strawberry-like fruits, are produced in early Autumn.

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.