Cornus florida Rubra

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Cornus florida Rubra is a medium-sized, deciduous tree featuring large and showy, rose-pink flowers in spring before leaves emerge. The flowers are followed by red berries in autumn. It grows with a broad and spreading habit carrying dark green leaves which develop impressive shades of red before falling in late autumn. It typically grows to 5 m tall and 4 m wide. Cornus florida Rubra makes an excellent specimen tree and is great for including in mixed plantings, using in avenue plantings, or using to border an entrance.

Cornus florida Rubra is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Cornus available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	5.00 m
Spread:	4.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Avenues, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Cornus florida Rubra Dogwood, Dogwood florida Rubra, Flowering Dogwood Rubra, Rubra Dogwood, Cornus kousa florida Rubra, Cornus kousa Rubra, Cornus Rubra, Cornus rubra Dogwood, Cornus florida f Rubra

Cornus florida Rubra Details

Cornus florida Rubra is a medium-sized, deciduous tree grown for its impressive flowering and attractive form. Large and showy, rose-pink 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 dark green leaves. As autumn progresses the leaves develop impressive shades of red before falling. It typically grows to 5 m tall and 4 m 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 Rubra makes an excellent specimen tree and is great for including in mixed plantings, using in avenue plantings, or using to border an entrance.