Cornus controversa 'June Snow™'

Giant Dogwood

Tips for Homeowners:

Prune to remove dead branches only.

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An ornamental tree with great form, flowers in spring and fruit to follow with amazing fall color.

  • Upright, open and spreading growth habit
  • Flat-top, white flowers
  • Mottled orange to red foliage color in fall

Plant where it has plenty of room to grow and where it get some shade.  Best in eastern and central Kansas.

Height: 25-30 ft
Spread: 30-40 ft
Zone: 5-8
Color: White

Interesting Notes about Giant Dogwood:

The growth habit is distinctively horizonal in tiers as is similar to Pagoda Dogwood.  The tree will grow wider than tall and provides seasonal interest from start to finish. 


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Mass Planting
  • Spring Bloomer
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Specimen
  • Great Foliage
  • Winter Interest
  • Fall Color
  • Focal Point
  • Attractive fruit
  • Low Maintenance

Foliage Color:

  • Orange
  • Red
  • Green
  • Purple

Exposure:

  • Partial Sun

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Songbirds

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Fall

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained