Cornus florida - 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 florida:
- Ornamental winter bark / tracery
- Ideal for fast growing screening
- Provides valuable winter interest
- Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
- Attractive form or foliage for all year interest
- Tolerates cold exposed locations
- Tolerates heavy clay soils
Design & Plant Use for Cornus florida:
- Added winter interest from attractive bark or stems
- Ideal flowering shrub for problem clay soils
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Common Missspellings: Kornus, Kornes, Cornis, Cornes, Kornis, Cornas, Kornas