Cornus controversa - 40-60 CM C5

Description
These produce black-blue fruits from August onwards.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * red-brown shoots * attractive purple-red autumn colouring * cannot be grown over

Leaves
Attractive purple-red autumn colouring.

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

Growth habit
Upright.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

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

Soil
Normal soil.

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 in June.

fruit
The black-blue fruits of Cornus controversa are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Cornus controversa are red-brown in colour.

Root
Cornus controversa is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.