Cornus nuttallii 'Ascona'

Description: Attractive unusual green pink tinged flowers made up of four large distinct bracts. A large shrub with pendulous spreading branches. Double period of interest with flowers in early summer and fantastic vivid red autumn foliage colour.

Uses: Specimen shrub at the back of a border

Climate/Position: Dappled shade

Height/Spread: Height: 5M  Spread: 6M 

Soil Requirements: Neutral to Acidic

Pruning: to maintain shape in late autumn , early winter.

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Additional Interest: Cornus nuttallii 'Ascona' is a cross between Cornus florida and Cornus nuttallii