Cornus florida Rainbow

Name: Cornus florida Rainbow
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 14549o
Price: 290.43 NZD
Availability: InStock

Cornus florida Rainbow, Cornus Rainbow, Cornus florida Rainbow Tree, Cornus kousa Rainbow, Cornus Rainbow Dogwood Tree, Rainbow Dogwood, Rainbow Dogwood Tree, Rainbow Flowering Dogwood

Cornus florida Rainbow is a deciduous shrub grown for its impressive flowering and colourful foliage. Large and showy, white flowers adorn the tree in spring before leaves emerge. It carries lush foliage that is variegated dark green and yellow, and this develops impressive red tones during autumn. It typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide. Cornus Rainbow is commonly included in mixed plantings, planted around outdoor living areas, used to border an entrance, maintained in a courtyard garden, or used anywhere a vibrant plant is desired.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	3.00 m
Spread:	3.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Cornus florida Rainbow, Cornus Rainbow, Cornus florida Rainbow Tree, Cornus kousa Rainbow, Cornus Rainbow Dogwood Tree, Rainbow Dogwood, Rainbow Dogwood Tree, Rainbow Flowering Dogwood

Cornus florida Rainbow Details

Cornus florida Rainbow is a deciduous shrub grown for its impressive flowering and colourful foliage. Large and showy, white flowers adorn the tree in spring before leaves emerge. The flowers are followed by red berries in autumn which are great for attracting birds. It grows with a broad and spreading habit carrying lush foliage which is variegated dark green and yellow. As autumn progresses the leaves develop impressive red tones before falling. It typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, and short periods of dry. Cornus Rainbow is commonly included in mixed plantings, planted around outdoor living areas, used to border an entrance, maintained in a courtyard garden, or used anywhere a vibrant plant is desired.