Giant Dogwood
Cornus controversa
Cornaceae
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
Japan and China
Location
Source of plant
Forestfarm Nursery, Lake County Nursery Inc.
Description
Horizontally branched, wide-spreading tree reaching 30' to 45' under cultivation but up to 60' in the wild.The creamy white flowers are borne in 3" to 7" diameter flat-topped cymes in May and June. The 1/4"fruit progresses from a reddish to purple or blue-black color in August and September. Fall color often purple but coloration not usually good.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Special characteristics
growth habit