Cornus alba - Cultivation Notes
The hardy cornus will flourish in most soil types, including wet / chalky soils. Cut back coloured stems to ground every 2-3 years. Prefers full sun.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Cornus alba:
- Sun loving drought tolerant plant
- Ornamental winter bark / tracery
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Provides valuable winter interest
- Tolerates permanently wet soil
- Tolerates cold exposed locations
- Tolerates heavy clay soils
Weaknesses of Cornus alba
- Invasive/spreading root growth
- Does not produce showy attractive flowers
Design & Plant Use for Cornus alba:
- Tall summer flowering shrub suitable for back of border planting
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Common Missspellings: Kornus, Kornes, Cornis, Cornes, Kornis, Cornas, Kornas