The Stellar Pink Dogwood, also known as Cornus x rutgersensis 'Stellar Pink,' is a hybrid variety of dogwood tree.
This particular dogwood tree is known for its stunning pink flowers that bloom in the spring. The flowers are actually bracts, which are modified leaves that surround the true flowers. The bracts are a vibrant pink color and create a lovely display.
The Stellar Pink Dogwood is also a relatively small tree, reaching a height of about 15-20 feet at maturity. It has a rounded shape and attractive green foliage that turns reddish-purple in the fall.
When it comes to planting and care, the Stellar Pink Dogwood prefers a location with partial shade and well-drained soil. It's important to provide regular watering, especially during dry periods, to keep the tree healthy.
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Type:
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Tree
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Origins:
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East Asia
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Height:
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15' - 30'
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Spread:
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15’ - 30'
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Spacing:
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20'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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4 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Pink
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Fall
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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.
COMPANION PLANTS: Maple, Sweetflag, Itea
IMAGES Photo by David J. Stang, Cornus x Rutgan Stellar Pink 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Valerie Hinojosa, Floating away on a pink cloud of spring #VSCOcam #spring #dogwood, (3) EdFladung, Pink Dogwood, (4) chucka_nc, Pink Dogwood, (5) Harvey Craft, Pink Dogwood, (6) John Brighenti, Pink Dogwood, (7) Photo by David J. Stang, Cornus x Rutgan Stellar Pink 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
