Venus Dogwood, Cornus × elwinortonii 'Kn30 8', Cornus × elwinortonii Venus
Suitable for small gardens, Cornus Venus (Dogwood) is a vigorous, spreading small deciduous tree with many seasons of interest. In spring, a profusion of huge, creamy-white flowers, or bracts, 6 in. across (15 cm), cover the tree, creating a striking floral show. The blossoms may be followed by pinkish-red, strawberry-like fruit later in the season. Its canopy of layered branches, clad with glossy green, oval to egg-shaped leaves, provides shade and beauty in summer. In the fall, it offers spectacular bright colors when its foliage turns attractive shades of yellow, red, orange, and purple. Cornus Venus is a cross between Cornus kousa and Cornus nuttallii. Small but tough, this dogwood has an excellent tolerance to drought and diseases. Plant this flowering tree as a specimen or in small groupings for a dramatic effect.
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Cornaceae |
| Genus | Cornus |
| Common names | Dogwood |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
15' - 18' (4.6m - 5.5m) |
| Spread |
18' - 20' (5.5m - 6.1m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Cornaceae |
| Genus | Cornus |
| Common names | Dogwood |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
15' - 18' (4.6m - 5.5m) |
| Spread |
18' - 20' (5.5m - 6.1m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Cornus Venus (Dogwood) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Cornus Venus (Dogwood) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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