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Cornus alternifolia

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In stories growing shrub suited for japanese gardens. The size after 10 years is 4 m. The flower colour is white. This plant is completely hardy.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Botanische Garten Bochum, BRD

Date taken : 14.10.1998

Common name : Pagoda dogwood

Family : Cornaceae

© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 2 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : North Carolina, summer 2004

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : All soils are ok
planting place : needs a partially shaded place
habit/form : loose growing
water requirement : needs normal water
wind tolerance : mildly susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 3 and 4 meter
width approx : between 1.5 and 2 meter
quantity per m2 : 1
flower colour : white
leaf colour : green
leaf shape : leaves are oval
leaf size : between 5 and 10 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : flowers scented lightly
flowering period : may
hardiness : completely hardy
special feature spectacular autumn colours