Soft pink to red flowers in June. Large, overlapping flower bracts cover this small, vigorous tree with a prolific bloom. Vivid burgundy and purple foliage in autumn. Fully branched from bottom to top, growing to 20 ft. x 20 ft. Stellar PinkŪ Flowering Dogwood is a vigorous and healthy hybrid of Cornus florida x kousa and is a sterile cultivar that will produce no fruit. Part of the 'Stellar' series released by Rutgers University. Photo courtesy of eppserver.ag.utk.edu/dogwood.
ZONE: 5-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Late spring mid-blooming
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full to 1/2 sun in hotter areas, regular balanced moisture, mildly acidic soils and good drainage. Benefits from 2-4" of mulch to drip line to conserve root moisture. Prune for shape during dry weather.
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good. Resistance to anthracnose and dogwood borer. Prefers good air movement to keep leaves healthy.
SIZE AT MATURITY: To 15-30' tall & wide
