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Cornus speciosa var. pumila

Shrub Dogwood

Plant Type:

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS

Cornus sp. var. pumila - is a beautiful, slow-growing mounding shrubby dogwood originally from Environmentals Nursery on Long Island, NY. Handsome leaves emerge with much red-purple and mature green. Foliage attains a respectable dark bronze-maroon in autumn. Multitudes of white cymes about 1.5” in diameter adorn the shrub in May/June. Though we expect it may fruit we have seldom had the opportunity to see any as birds love dogwood fruits. I have not been able to ID it in the literature and as Environmentals did not know the exact species we’re unable to determine its correct taxonomic designation. However, it is very handsome, well-behaved and a welcome member in one of our display gardens here at Quackin’ Grass. Site Cornus sp. var. pumila in fertile draining soil planted in plenty of sun. Cutting grown.


Height:

4-5 ft

Spread:

5-7 ft

Colors:

White

Zone:

(4?)5 to 7
What is my hardiness zone?

Characteristics and Attributes for Cornus speciosa var. pumila

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / Autumn

Autumn Interest

  • Autumn Leaf Color

Nature Attraction

  • Butterflies
  • Honey Bees & Native Bees

Light

  • Mostly Sunny
  • Full Sun

Attributes

  • Hedge
  • Wildlife Garden
  • Hedgerow
  • Natural Garden
  • Filler
  • Shrub Border
  • Grouping

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Medium

Soil

  • Fertile
  • Organic
  • Draining

Propagated By

  • Cutting Grown

Genus Overview: Cornus

Cornus. The Dogwoods come in many sizes – low growing shrubs to rounded trees. They are indispensable in a garden with almost all species and cultivars sporting four seasons of interest. Many exhibit richly-colored winter wood, attractive flowers and pretty berries in blue or white. Most offer terrific fall foliage color. The cultivars that offer gorgeous winter bark are especially well-used as background to lower growing evergeens or as foreground shrubs set before conifers, their stem colors glowing in winter against a backdrop of green, black-green, yellow or blue. All that produce flowers and fruit are very fine choices for the wildlife enthusiast. The trees provide nesting spots. When shrubs are grouped together these also provide nesting opportunities for some species of sparrows and even catbirds among others. The trees and shrubs provide nectar for bees and many other pollinators when in flower. Birds relish the late season fruits. All prefer fertile soils that retain some moisture between rain events. All of our offerings are cutting grown.