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Cornus 'Rutgan' (Stellar Pink)

Family Cornaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 4.5 - 9 m (15 - 30 ft)
Spread 4.5 - 9 m (15 - 30 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description This splendid flowering tree transforms your yard when it is in bloom. The tree Cornus 'Rutgan' (Stellar Pink) (flowering dogwood) bears showy and greyish red blossoms during mid-spring to late spring. The matte foliage is dark lime in colour and medium in texture. Cornus 'Rutgan' (Stellar Pink) (flowering dogwood) yields showy fruit. This plant has exfoliating bark. A specimen plant, Cornus 'Rutgan' (Stellar Pink) (flowering dogwood) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Cornus 'Rutgan' (Stellar Pink) . In autumn, Cornus 'Rutgan' (Stellar Pink) is alight with fall colour.