Cornus mas 'Golden Glory'

Cornelian Cherry Dogwood 'Golden Glory'

Family: Cornaceae (Dogwood Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-8

·        Height: 15-20 feet

·        Spread: 15-20 feet

·        Bloom Time: March

·        Bloom: yellow, typically flowers more abundantly than the species

·        Light: full sun to part shade; prefers part shade since variegated foliage may scorch in full sun

·        Soil: average, well-drained; prefers organically rich soils

·        Moisture: medium; prefers moist

·        Use: hedge, screen or foundation plant; or specimen or grouping in shrub border

·        Care: low maintenance; remove root suckers to control spread

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems

·        Native to: central and southern Europe into western Asia

·        Notes: naturally multi-stemmed; showy, exfoliating, gray and tan bark; ovate, glossy, dark green leaves with maroon fall color; fruits mature to cherry red in mid-summer; fallen fruits can produce seeds

·        Supplier: Landscape Designs Inc.

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Greenhouse L009

 

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