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Cornus × elwinortonii 'KN30-8' Venus®

 
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Cornus × elwinortonii 'KN30-8' Venus® - Venus® dogwood
Image: Payton, Gregory - The Dawes Arboretum
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Common name: Venus® dogwood
Family: Cornaceae (dogwood family)
Distribution: hybrid: selection of (Cornus kousa × C. nuttallii) × C. kousa
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous tree
Plant Patent Info.: PP16,309; 7 March, 2006
Comments: A vigorous hybrid deciduous tree having huge flowers that are the largest bloom of any dogwood to date. In late spring branches are covered with creamy white bracts that can exceed 6" wide. Nearly sterile, this 25' tall by 20' wide tree bears few fruit. Deep green foliage turns red to purple-red in autumn. Best used as a specimen or accent plant. Plant in acid, well-drained soil in a sunny location.
Links: Rutgers University • Missouri Botanical Garden Kemper Center- Plant Finder • US Patent and Trademark Office- Patent No. Search • US Patent and Trademark Office- Trademark Search

Locations

  • 1: DWD: AI03 (AI03) • Accession: D2008-0221.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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