Description
Aurora Flowering Dogwood is a spectacular hybrid covered in striking white blooms that illuminate spring landscapes. Its deep green leaves turn a brilliant red in autumn, making it a fantastic addition to Massachusetts gardens. With an erect habit and slightly pendulous branches, this tree creates a graceful presence in any yard.
The peeling gray bark and antique red branches provide winter interest, ensuring year-round appeal. Aurora Flowering Dogwood blends well with other trees and shrubs, offering balance and contrast in the landscape. This deciduous tree thrives in well-drained soil, rewarding gardeners with a showy seasonal transformation.
Our trees are sold by height (younger trees) or by caliper (more mature trees), ensuring you find the perfect size for your landscape needs. This tree is available by trunk caliper, at 1.5-2 in. size, for a more mature, developed option.
Each plant comes with the roots balled & burlapped. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Cornus 'Rutban'
Light: full sun – part shade
Watering: around a couple of inches a week, more while becoming established
Soil: acidic, rich, well draining soil
Zone: 4 – 8
Plant Shape: upright spreading
Plant Type: deciduous tree
Mature Size: height (25') , width (25')
Blooming Season: flowers late spring
Growth Rate: slow
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