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Common Name

American Dogwood
 

Soil

Evenly moist, neutral to acid
 

Aspect

A little afternoon shade is perfect. Full sun if kept moist.
 

Height

10-12ft
 

Action and Timing

Heavily flowered form with overlapping white bracts and good autumn colour of red, purple and gold.
 

Nursery Notes

Introduced 1951. Propagate by grafting. Good resistance to canker.
 

Opinion

A lovely form that is both reliable and strong growing
 

This plant was added to the database on 2nd February, 2010.

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