Dogwood

Cornus australis var. koenigii Cornaceae

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Transcaucasia

Location

Palmer-Kinne Dogwood Collection

Source of plant

Peter A. Hyypio, Cornell Botanic Gardens

Description

Differs from the species in having leaves larger on the flowering branches, to 13 cm long; petiole 1 cm to 2 cm long; fruit 8 mm to 10 mm across.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5