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BlueBell Nursery - Trees & Shrubs- Cornus

Cornus alba 'Kesselringii'
Cornus alba 'Kesselringii'
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Cornus alba 'Kesselringii'

We're sorry, this plant is currently out of stock! New specimens will be available in late autumn 2010. Please email us at sales@bluebellnursery.com or telephone us on (01530) 413700 to order in advance.

Description

An intriguing winter barked dogwood which has colourful deep-red to black stems in winter and lush, dark-green leaves in spring and summer that turn plum-purple in autumn. A colourful shrub which is ideal for mass plantings and can also make a beautiful informal hedge. Cornus alba 'Kesselringii' is a plant with year round interest!

Features

  • Common name: Red Barked Dogwood.
  • Position: Full sun.
  • Soil: Fertile, well drained soil.
  • Hardiness: Hardy
  • Flowering Period: May - June.
  • Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
  • Habit: Large shrub.
    • Height: up to 3 m (10 ft) if unpruned.
    • Spread: 3 m (10 ft) if unpruned.
  • Pruning: Cornus alba 'Kesselringii' is most attractive if pruned hard to about 30 - 40 cm above the ground early each spring. This will prevent it getting to large and rejuvenate the plant so the bright coloured stems appear each year.
  • Notes: Particularly splendid when planted in large groups as part of a winter border.
  • Size: 60 - 100 cm tall bareroot plants

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