Celestial® Dogwood
Cornus 'Rutdan'
- 5 available.
- Backordered, shipping soon
- Locally Grown
- Guaranteed Handled with Care
The Celestial® Dogwood features large, showy flowers that bloom in spring. The flowers are typically white or creamy white, and they have a unique star-like shape. The tree also produces red berries in the fall, which add further visual interest.
In terms of size, the Celestial® Dogwood is a small to medium-sized tree, reaching a height of about 20 feet (6 to 9 meters) with a spread of 15 feet (4.5 to 7.5 meters). It has a rounded or vase-shaped growth habit and attractive green leaves that turn reddish-purple in the fall.
The Celestial® Dogwood is a great choice for adding beauty and color to your landscape. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil
Type: |
Tree |
Origins: |
C. florida x C. kousa Hybrid |
Height: |
14' - 18' |
Spread: |
12’ - 15' |
Spacing: |
12’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 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, Naturalized Areas, Ponds or streams, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Maple, Beautyberry, Mahonia
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Cornus x Rutgan Celestial 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Cornus x rutgersensis Celestial 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Cornus x rutgersensis Celestial 4zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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Local shipping areas include thru out all of Maryland, Northern Virginia, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, areas not listed can be arranged as well.