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

Leaves
Attractive purple-red autumn colouring.

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

Growth habit
Giant dogwood is upright in structure.

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.