Venus® Dogwood
Cornus x 'KN30-8'
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Venus Dogwood is a fast-growing deciduous tree with low branching and exceptionally large flowers. The glossy, dark green leaves turns red in fall. Heavy blooms of button flowers with massive white petal-like brackets that create the illusion of hand-sized flowers bloom from late spring into summer attracting butterflies. Prefers part sun and slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Venus has good drought tolerance and excellent diseases resistance.
Type: |
Tree |
Origins: |
C. nuttallii x C. kousa Hybrid |
Height: |
15' - 20' |
Spread: |
20' - 25' |
Spacing: |
22’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
Bloom Color: |
White |
Season of Interest: |
Spring, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Prone to leaf scorching or spots in full sun. Stressed Dogwoods are susceptible to leaf spot, crown canker, root rot, powdery mildew, blight, and anthracnose. Anthracnose can be a serious problem. Mulching will help keep roots cool in summer.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Ponds or streams, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Maple, Beautyberry, Mahonia
IMAGES: Photoset by OSU Landscape Plants, Cornus Venus®, (2) Joel Bradford, Venus Dogwood in Bloom
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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