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Aurora' Rutgers Hybrid Dogwood 4-5" cal B&B

Aurora' Rutgers Hybrid Dogwood 4-5" 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

Cornus rutban 'Aurora', commonly known as Aurora' Rutgers Hybrid Dogwood, is a stunning deciduous tree known for its beautiful white bracts that appear in spring. This hybrid dogwood is a cross between Cornus kousa and Cornus florida, offering the best traits of both species. It features a strong, upright growth habit and attractive foliage that turns a striking red in the fall.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for use as a specimen tree in gardens and landscapes. Its beautiful spring blooms and fall foliage make it a standout choice for ornamental planting. It can also be used in mixed borders or as part of a woodland garden.

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 15-20 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • 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 other woodland plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil with good organic matter
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerant of average humidity levels
  • 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 it was in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds and late frosts
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