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Gold Medal Plants
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| Common Name: |
Dogwood, Hybrid |
| Botanical Name: |
Cornus Venus™ |
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| Plant Type: |
Deciduous Tree |
| Description: |
Cornus Venus™ (Dogwood) An improved dogwood hybrid with superb resistance to anthracnose and powdery mildew, Venus™ explodes in early spring with large, 6” pure-white blooms with green centers. This Rutgers introduction has clean foliage and a fast-growing, full, low-branching habit. Cornus Venus™ is part C. kousa × nuttalli (the Pacific Dogwood) and part C. kousa. Plant this cold-hardy creation as a specimen in good well-drained soil. Grows 25’ H x 25’ W in full or part-sun. Hardy in zones 4 to 8.
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| Hardiness Zones: |
4 to 8 |
| Sun/Shade Preference: |
Partial |
| Soil Condition Preference: |
Moderate |
| Special Attributes: |
Disease Resistant
Fall Foliage Color
Frost Tolerant
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| Plant Height: |
20-35 feet |
| Bloom Time: |
Early Spring |
| Flower Color: |
White |
| Foliage Color: |
Dark Green |
| Fall Color: |
Orange |
| Plant Uses: |
Specimen
Urban Park
Border
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| Year Won: |
2007 |
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