Florikous Dogwood
Cornus 'Rutlan' RUTH ELLEN (Stellar Series)
Cornaceae
Other names
Orton Hybrid Dogwood
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Cornell Class of 1923 Flowering Tree Collection, Conifer Slope
Source of plant
Forestfarm Nursery
Description
Plants of Ruth Ellen are similar to plants of C. florida. They are low and spreading rather than upright as with young plants of C. kousa. At 19 years, the original seedling was 18' tall, had a uniform spread of 22', and was densely branched close to the ground. The period of floral display of Ruth Ellen slightly overlaps the last day or two of the floral display of most plants of C. florida. At the peak of the floral display, the trees are brilliant white in appearance and very showy, even from a distance.
USDA Hardiness Zone
6A
Special characteristics
disease resistance