Cornus controversa – Giant Dogwood
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Cornus controversa, or the Giant Dogwood, is an impressive, multi-stemmed tree known for its striking tiered branches and large, lush foliage. It typically grows to a height of 8-14 meters, developing a broad, layered canopy that gives it an architectural look, almost like a living pagoda. In spring, it produces clusters of small white flowers that attract pollinators, followed by blue-black berries in late summer. In autumn, the leaves turn a beautiful red-purple, adding seasonal interest.
It thrives in moist, well-drained soils and prefers partial shade to full sun. Its unique structure and vibrant seasonal color make it ideal as a specimen tree in larger gardens, where it can be appreciated for its elegant, sculptural form.
This Multi-stem tree is available from our nursery in the following heights:
- 200/250cm
- 250/300cm
- 300/350cm
- 350/400cm
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Flowers: Creamy, white flattened cymes up to 18cm across.
Fruit: Blue-black berries.
Bark: Smooth
Leaves: Deciduous, ovate, distinctly wedge-shaped towards the base around eight pairs of parallel veins.
Autumn colour: reddish-orange.
Ultimate height: 14m
Uses: As a specimen tree on the lawn, or as a dominant tree in a garden design where its unique layered shape can be appreciated.
Learn more about this Multi-stem tree variety from the RHS here.
