Venus Dogwood, Cornus × elwinortonii 'Kn30 8', Cornus × elwinortonii Venus
A spectacular, fast-growing hybrid with exceptionally large, white, flower-like bracts. Attractive red ornamental fruit appears in fall. The glossy green foliage has wonderful red fall color. This vigorous selection from Rutgers University has notable winter hardiness, good drought tolerance, and excellent disease resistance. Deciduous.
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Hardiness Zone | 5-8 |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Height | 15' - 25' (ft) |
| Spread | 15' - 25' (ft) |
| Spacing | 20' (ft) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Small Gardens, Specimen |
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Cornus 'Venus' (Dogwood
Venus Dogwood, Cornus × elwinortonii 'Kn30 8', Cornus × elwinortonii Venus
A spectacular, fast-growing hybrid with exceptionally large, white, flower-like bracts. Attractive red ornamental fruit appears in fall. The glossy green foliage has wonderful red fall color. This vigorous selection from Rutgers University has notable winter hardiness, good drought tolerance, and excellent disease resistance. Deciduous. |
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