How to tend a Cornus canadensis

Also known as: Arctocrania canadensis (L.) Nakai, Chamaepericlymenum canadense f. purpurascens Miyabe & Tatew., Cornus canadensis f. albomacula Lepage, Cornus canadensis var. alpestris House, Cornus canadensis f. alpestris (House) Lepage, Cornus canadensis f. aphylla Lepage, Cornus canadensis f. bifoliata Lepage, Cornus canadensis f. connatifolia Lepage, Cornus canadensis f. dutillyi Lepage, Cornus canadensis var. dutillyi (Lepage) B.Boivin, Cornus canadensis f. elongata Peck, Cornus canadensis f. florulenta Lakela, Cornus canadensis f. foliolosa Lepage, Cornus canadensis f. infraverticillata Lepage, Cornus canadensis f. medeoloides Lepage, Cornus canadensis f. ornata Lepage, Cornus canadensis subsp. pristina Gervais & Blondeau, Cornus canadensis f. purpurascens (Miyabe & Tatew.) H.Hara, Cornus canadensis f. ramosa Lepage, Cornus canadensis f. rosea Fernald, Cornus canadensis f. secunda Lepage, Cornus canadensis f. virescens Lepage, Cornus canadensis f. viridis B.Boivin, Chamaepericlymenum canadense (L.) Asch. & Graebn., Cornella canadensis (L.) Rydb., Cornus canadensis f. semivirescens J.Cay., Cornus cyananthus Raf., Cornus fauriei H.Lév., Cornus herbacea var. canadensis (L.) Pall., Cornus suffruticosa Raf., Cynoxylon canadense (L.) J.H.Schaffn., Eukrania canadensis Raf., Eukrania cyananthes Raf., Cornus canadensis f. canadensis , Mesomora canadensis (L.) Lunell, Eukrania cyananthus (Raf.) Merr., Eukrania canadensis (L.) Merr.

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Likes sunshine, put in sunny places, avoid strong sunlight in summer at noon

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Cornaceae, Swida
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-18 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period June-July;fruiting period August-October
Flower colors
white, fruit color cream white, blue white
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