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Venus' Rutgers Hybrid Dogwood 2-2.5" cal B&B

Venus' Rutgers Hybrid Dogwood 2-2.5" cal B&B

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Cornus 'Venus' - Single Stem

Cornus 'Venus' - Single Stem

Description

Cornus 'Venus' is a stunning hybrid dogwood known for its large, showy white blooms that can reach up to 6 inches in diameter. This deciduous tree offers a spectacular floral display in late spring, followed by attractive foliage that turns a vibrant red in the fall. It is a hardy and disease-resistant variety, making it a popular choice for gardens and landscapes.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for use as a specimen tree in gardens, Cornus 'Venus' can also be planted in mixed borders or as part of a woodland garden. Its large blooms make it a striking focal point, and it can be used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Cornus 'Venus' - Single Stem
  • Common Name Common Name: Venus' Rutgers Hybrid Dogwood
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 15-20 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
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • 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, slightly acidic to neutral pH
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers rich, loamy soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Average humidity levels are sufficient
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for signs of dogwood anthracnose and treat promptly
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