Cornus alternifolia 'Silver Giant' - 150-175cm cont.80L

Description
These produce black, round fruits from August. They exude a strong fragrance.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * red-brown shoots * strongly scented flowers

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value.

Bark
Dark grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Pagoda dogwood 'Silver Giant' is sprawling and broad in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Cornus alternifolia 'Silver Giant' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear in umbrella clusters from May to June. These are strongly scented.

Use
Ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Cornus alternifolia 'Silver Giant' are red-brown in colour.

Root
Cornus alternifolia 'Silver Giant' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.