White Flowering Dogwood Tree | Cornus florida 'Autumn Gold'
The yellow-stemmed beauty
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
Tree in a 4.5L Pot
90-120cm inc. pot on arrival
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White Flowering Dogwood Tree
Cornus florida 'Autumn Gold'
- Cornus florida ‘Autumn Gold’ is a small deciduous tree, notable for its bright coloured stems and unique golden-yellow autumn colour
- Cornus typical white bracts are produced in spring followed by glossy crimson fruits in the autumn
- Slow growing and reaching 5 x 4m, this tree is perfect for small gardens
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, White Flowering Dogwood Tree can be grown in a large pot (50cm+). It can be kept long-term with regular pruning and repotting. Ensure the soil doesn't dry out completely in temperatures above 25°C.
How big does it get?
The White Flowering Dogwood Tree grows to a height of 5 to 7 metres, with a spread of 4 to 6 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
White Flowering Dogwood Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
White Flowering Dogwood Tree prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil to thrive. Ensure the soil does not freeze below -5°C for optimal root health, applying a 5cm layer of mulch in winter.
How much watering does this plant need?
White Flowering Dogwood Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
White Flowering Dogwood Tree can be pruned in late winter or early spring before new growth begins, cutting back by 10-20cm.
How hardy is this plant?
Cornus florida 'Autumn Gold' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, making it hardy down to -15°C in most of the UK, but it may suffer in central or northerly locations.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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