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Posted 05/24/2023 in Shrub

Cornus alba 'Hessei'

A deciduous, dwarf shrub with dense, upright branches and a spreading habit. Leaves are small, obtuse shaped, crinkled, crowded and green; but turn purple in fall. Flowers are creamy-white and borne in dense clusters up to 4 cm across. Ripening white fruit contrasts sharply with the purple leaves.

Post Details

Latin Name
Cornus alba 'Hessei'
Common Name
Tatarian Dogwood
Planting Zone
Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Special Interest
Attracts Birds Attracts Butterflies Deer Resistant
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
6-8 ft
Spread
8-10 ft
Suggested Uses
Specimen
Potential Pests
Leaf spot, twig and leaf blights, canker, scale, leaf miner, and borers

Plant Story

A deciduous, dwarf shrub with dense, upright branches and a spreading habit. Leaves are small, obtuse shaped, crinkled, crowded and green; but turn purple in fall. Flowers are creamy-white and borne in dense clusters up to 4 cm across. Ripening white fruit contrasts sharply with the purple leaves.

Special Care Instructions

Tolerant a wide range of soils. Best stem on young stems.

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