How to tend a Cornus controversa

Also known as: Swida controversa (Hemsl.) Soják, Swida controversa var. alpina (Wangerin) H.Hara ex Noshiro, Swida controversa var. shikokumontana (Hiyama) H.Hara ex Noshiro, Bothrocaryum controversum (Hemsl.) Pojark., Cornus controversa var. angustifolia Wangerin, Cornus controversa var. alpina Wangerin, Cornus controversa var. shikokumontana Hiyama, Cornus sanguinea Thunb., Cornus obovata Thunb., Cornus brachypoda var. variegata G.Paul, Cornus controversa var. variegata (G.Paul) Bean, Cornus macrophylla f. variegata (G.Paul) Schelle, Cornus macrophylla var. variegata (G.Paul) G.Nicholson, Cornus controversa f. variegata (G.Paul) Rehder

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, resistant to half shade

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Need more fertilization, dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 2-3 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Category
Cornaceae, Bothrocaryum
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period May-June;fruiting period July-August
Flower colors
white, fruit color purple red, dark black
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