Florikous Dogwood
Cornus 'Rutcan' CONSTELLATION (Stellar Series)
Cornaceae
Other names
Orton Hybrid Dogwood
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Cornell Class of 1938 Native Maple Slope, Groundcover Collection
Source of plant
Commercial Nursery Company, Edgewood Nursery
Description
Vigorous, erect, uniformly wide from top to bottom, reaching a height of 22' and spread of 18'; resemblesC. kousa in habit with more branches near the ground. Flowers profuse, effective blooming period starts 3 days after C. florida ends, and extends for about 2 weeks; bracts long, white, pointed, not overlapping. Good field resistance to dogwood anthracnose; highly resistent to dogwood borer.
USDA Hardiness Zone
6A
Special characteristics
disease resistance