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Cornus alba 'Hessei'

Family Cornaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)
Spread 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The shrub Cornus alba 'Hessei' (tatarian dogwood) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and pale yellow flowers during late spring to early summer. The matte foliage is deep green in colour and medium in texture. Cornus alba 'Hessei' (tatarian dogwood) has showy and smooth bark.
Typical Uses Border and hedge.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Cornus alba 'Hessei' . Cornus alba 'Hessei' is tolerant of drought, wet sites, compacted soil and salt.