Celestial® Dogwood
Cornus 'Rutdan'
- Guaranteed locally grown
- Delivery ONLY to Metro Atlanta & Athens within 5-7 business days
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Pickup in 3-5 business days from our Switchyard in Chamblee
(Mon & Fri 3pm-6pm - 3708 N Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA)
Celestial Dogwood is a heavy blooming deciduous tree with an upright habit. Its leaves are a dark green that turns red-purple in fall. The tiny button flowers have large petal-like brackets that open white and mature to pink, giving the illusion of 4” flowers, that bloom in spring and attract butterflies. Prefers part sun and slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Celestial has good resistance to anthracnose and borers.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
C. florida x C. kousa Hybrid |
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Height: |
14' - 18' |
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Spread: |
12’ - 15' |
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Spacing: |
12’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Prone to leaf scorching or spots in full sun. Stressed Dogwoods are susceptible to leaf spot, crown canker, root rot, powdery mildew, blight, and anthracnose. Anthracnose can be a serious problem. Mulching will help keep roots cool in summer.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Ponds or streams, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Maple, Beautyberry, Mahonia
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Cornus x Rutgan Celestial 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Cornus x rutgersensis Celestial 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Cornus x rutgersensis Celestial 4zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
