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Cornus florida Flowering dogwood

USA; 5m
Planting positions: Semi-shade. Cool spot. Winter rainfall areas.
Requires regular watering during dry weather. Deep, rich acidic soil. Complete fertiliser in spring.
Propagate from hardwood cuttings taken in late spring.

A small tree with insignificant flowers followed by creamy white bracts. These 5cm, long bracts are then followed by red berries in autumn.
Cornus florida ‘rubra’ (Pink dogwood, 5m).
During autumn this little tree’s leaves give a great show of colours and during spring insignificant flowers appear with striking four, petal-shaped bracts.

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