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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Cornus pumila
Cornus pumila
Flower Color
Description
A dwarf, slow-growing deciduous shrub with oval-shaped foliage which appears crimson-red when young, turning to green as they mature. White, star-shaped flowers appear early to mid-summer, followed by black fruits in the autumn
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
1.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 2-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeArchitecturalCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenLow MaintenanceFlower borders and beds