Cornus pumilaDogwood
科:山茱萸科
Family:Cornaceae
属:山茱萸属
common name:Dogwood
introduce:Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Family: Cornaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: Origin unknown
Height: 2 to 4 feet
Spread: 2 to 4 feet
Bloom Time: May - June
Bloom Color: White
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium moisture
Maintenance: Low
General Culture:
Best grown in organically rich, medium wet, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers consistently moist, well-drained soils.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
Cornus pumila is a dwarf, slow-growing, deciduous dogwood that typically grows in a shrubby mound to 2-4 tall. It is often commonly called dwarf redtip dogwood because the new foliage at the branch ends emerges crimson red with the red color persisting throughout the summer and providing interesting contrast with the mature green leaves on the shrub. Ovate leaves (to 3" long). Whitish flowers in clusters (long-stalked cymes) appear in late spring. Flowers give way in summer to black fruits (drupes) which are attractive to birds. Fall color is negligible (leaves slowly fade and drop).
Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems. Dogwoods are generally susceptible to leaf spot, twig and leaf blights and canker. This species reportedly has good resistance to powdery mildew.
Uses:
Mass as a ground cover (as with Rhus aromatica Gro-Low). Shrub borders or foundations. Could make and interesting low hedge.
