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STARLIGHT® DOGWOOD
Cornus kousa x nuttallii (syn. elwinortonii) 'KN4-43'
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Root Pouch 5 gallon
(SKU: 19341)
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Grown in Root Pouch®.
List Price $185.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 6-8 · Mature Height: 25-30 Feet · Mature Spread: 15-20 Feet
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STARLIGHT® DOGWOOD Plant Characteristics
Bark Color*
| • | Gray |
Bark Type*
| • | Smooth |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - Low Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - Low Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - Low Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Moderate Resistance |
Flower Color*
| • | White |
Fruit Type*
| • | Non-Edible Fruit |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Plant Type*
| • | Tree |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Moist |
| • | Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Graft |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Spring Flowering |
| • | Summer |
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STARLIGHT® DOGWOOD Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Cornus is fairly easy to grow and adapts well to most conditions. Plant in a location with some afternoon shade in the southern states. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
Family: Cornaceae · Common Name: Dogwood
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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