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Cornus rutban 'Aurora'-Rutgers Hybrid Dogwood-Disease Resistant 2-2.5" cal B&B

Cornus rutban 'Aurora'-Rutgers Hybrid Dogwood-Disease Resistant 2-2.5" cal B&B

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Cornus rutban 'Aurora' - Single Stem Information Page
Cornus rutban 'Aurora' - Single Stem

Cornus rutban 'Aurora' - Single Stem

Description

The Cornus rutban 'Aurora', commonly known as the Aurora Rutgers Hybrid Dogwood, is a stunning deciduous tree renowned for its beautiful white bracts that appear in late spring. This hybrid dogwood is a result of cross-breeding to enhance disease resistance and vigor, making it a resilient choice for gardens. Its foliage turns a vibrant red in the fall, adding seasonal interest.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for use as a specimen tree in gardens, parks, and large landscapes. It can also be used in mixed borders or as part of a woodland garden. Its attractive flowers and foliage make it a popular choice for ornamental purposes.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Cornus rutban 'Aurora' - Single Stem
  • Common Name Common Name: Aurora' Rutgers Hybrid Dogwood
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows to 20-30 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, attracts bees and butterflies
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Azaleas, Rhododendrons, and Ferns

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil with good organic content
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Average humidity levels are sufficient
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as it was in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for pests and diseases; treat as necessary
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