Cornus controversa

AKA Swida controversa
Upright trunks holding tiers of horizontal branches
Tiny yellowish-white fragrant flowers in flat-topped clusters
Scented flowers will attract insects for pollination
Clusters of bluish-black berries in the summer
Textured cupped green leaves turn to red and purple in the fall
Bloom Time: Spring

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
9-10 m

SPREAD:
9-10 m

Currently Unavailable

Substitutions Are Available

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in medium moisture and a well-drained soil, however, they will tolerate a wide range of soils. Thrives in some shade and in full sun if roots are shaded.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained
Moist to Average

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous
Berries

FLOWERING TIME:
Spring

HABIT:
Upright
Clumping

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green

LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen

Wedding Cake Tree

Cornus controversa

Currently Unavailable

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Characteristics & Attributes

THESE PLANTS ARE

suitable substitutions for Cornus controversa

Cornus alternifolia

PAGODA DOGWOOD

Cornus controversa June Snow™ ('June Snow-JFS')

JUNE SNOW™ DOGWOOD