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SIZE/TYPE: taller shrub: USUAL HEIGHT: 3-5m: USUAL WIDTH: 2-3m: LEAVES: deciduous broadleaf : COLOUR OF LEAVES: varigated:green a white FLOWERS: less showy but noticeable: COLOUR OF FLOWERS: white BLOOMING TIME: April - May : LOCATION: full sun: USDA zone (lowest) 5 (down to -29°C) WINTER PROTECTION : … Throughout the rest of the year, the leaves are bright green with a very distinctive, broad cream-white border. Clusters of white flowers in June create a magnificent focal point for a medium sized garden. 6m. pot size guide. This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring. It is also variegated, but with white leaf margins that give a silvery effect. In late spring/early summer flat clusters of creamy white flowers begin to open on the Wedding Cake Tree. Add to cart. The best time to plant or move dogwood and other shrubs is in autumn. Hardy. Height: 5 - 7 (10) m. Crown: round, branching in layers, half-open crown, capricious growing. Problems. 2 to 3 Litre. A relatively small and slow growing, graceful tree it makes a lovely focal point for any size of garden. RHS zone. Price: £65.99. Variegated plants, especially variegated trees and shrubs, are ones that people either love or hate personally, I don’t mind variegations in ground cover plants such as hostas. Common name/s ? A purchase of 'Kanuma' variegated Giant dogwood is a true investment in your yard! It grows 12 to 15 feet wide with a spread of 10 to 20 feet. Cornus controversa Figure 1. This plant is native to eastern Asia. H4. Easy. https://dunngardens.org/plants/cornus-controversa-variegata Posted by clare birch on August 2, 2010 at 1:45pm in Business. Scale, leaf miner and borers are occasional insect pests. USDA zone. Bark and branches: green with shallow grooves. These 5cm plugs are great for confident gardeners and should be potted on before planting out. Cornus controversa, commonly called giant dogwood, is a rounded, medium-sized, deciduous tree that will grow somewhat rapidly to 35-40’ ... 'Variegata' is a cultivar which features green leaves with showy creamy white margins. Categories: Big Bugger, Bigger Bugger, Biggest Bugger, Deciduous, flowering, Tree Tags: Deciduous, flowering, hardy, specimen tree. A large layered shrub or small tree with white variegated leaves, deciduous, sun or light shade. Some need to be cut back each year, whilst others need no pruning whatever. It is a deciduous tree growing to 50 ft (15 m), with multiple tiered branches. Cornus controversa Variegata will naturally form a crown of iconic ‘wedding cake’ tiers, and so requires minimal pruning. Cornus controversa 'Variegata' wedding cake tree. Cornus controversa 'VARIEGATA' wedding cake tree, giant dogwood. 5 5 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (4 reviews) Write review. Known as the wedding-cake tree, because of its distinctive, horizontal, tiered habit, this tree makes a lovely focal point for a small to medium-sized garden. It has bright green leaves with bold, creamy-white margins, which turn red-purple in autumn and produces clusters of white flowers in June. Cornus controversa 'Variegata' Cornus controversa Plant - Variegata. Cultivars and Varieties: Cornus controversa' Variegata', Cornus controversa ‘Pagoda ’ This is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree that is native to Asia. Or call us on, 03 359 7100. however, I can clearly see that the branch is layering and wants to go horizontally. The largest of all dogwoods, Cornus controversa grows to 50 feet tall with lovely coarse-textured leaves and white frilly flowers in late summer. Another cornus that enjoys an acid soil is the low-growing Cornus canadensis (creeping dogwood). Cornus stolonifera ‘Flaviramea’ The dogwoods that are grown for their spectacular stem effect (ignore the picture above) are usually cultivars of Cornus alba, C. stolonifera and C. sanguineum. Continue Shopping. Swida controversa, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Cornus of the dogwood family Cornaceae, native to China, Korea, the Himalayas and Japan. FLOWERING DOGWOODS . Plants grow more tree-like on their own without pruning than other species. Cornaceae. EGF zone. However one small variegated tree that really takes the cake is the wedding cake tree, Cornus controversa 'Variegata' which can be seen growing in the Clive Lister Garden in the lower botanic garden. Deciduous, perennial tree. Cornus Controversa 'Variegata' from Burncoose Nurseries FLOWERING DOGWOODS | available online to buy - Information: striking and very scarce slow growing variegated form with horizontal branching. Value Plugs. Most people graft it onto seedling Cornus florida. The clusters are 15-20cm across. Cornus controversa 'Variegata', the Wedding cake tree, is aptly named as it forms tabulate spreading tiers of branches, much like the layers of a traditional wedding cake. Description ; Description. Cornus controversa Plant - Variegata. As well as the stem colour, several have brightly variegated or coloured foliage. Cornus controversa 'Kanuma' is the golden variegated giant dogwood for you. Specifications. Generally it does not respond well to hard pruning, so if new shoots develop that will disrupt the outline they are best removed before becoming established. The horizontal layered branches produces clusters of white flowers in June. Susceptible to leaf spot, root rot and canker. Fast 10yr Height. View Basket. Cornus controversa (wedding cake tree), syn. In late spring, small, creamy-white flowers appear in flattened clusters and provide a great floral show. If you wish to light up a sultry spot in the garden, Cornus Controversa Variegata, more commonly known as the Wedding Cake Tree can be relied upon to do the job beautifully. in stock (shipped in 3-5 working days) Quantity 1 Plus Minus. Leaf: broad ovate to broad oval, 8 - 15 cm long, white-edged . 1 x 10 Litre Potted Plant. A sheltered spot is preferable. Cornus controversa. Eventual size. Graceful and spectacular, Cornus controversa 'Variegata' (Wedding Cake Tree) is a small deciduous tree with beautifully layered horizontal branches. These are our best value plugs plants. Yes, you can try to root semi-hardwood cuttings, preferably one to two year old wood. Add to Wishlist. Originating from the Eastern Himalayas, China, Japan and Taiwan his wonderful small, slow growing tree, was introduced into the Uk around 1890. The Wedding Cake Tree-Cornus Controversa Variegata trees . Pruning: In our opinion, Cornus alba 'Sibirica Variegata' is most attractive if pruned hard to about 30 - 40 cm above the ground early each spring. The tree requires no regular pruning, since this would interfere with its graceful, tiered habit. 4-8. Videos. Cornus controversa ‘Variegata’ is deciduous, before the leaves fall in autumn they display lovely red-purple colours. In autumn the leaves turn to hues of red orange and purple. Notes: Particularly splendid when planted in large groups as part of a winter border. It is one of the few dogwoods that flowers in the fall rather than the spring or early summer, and the flowers are quickly followed by black fruits. Cornus controversa 'Variegata' English name: Wedding cake tree. Jim In autumn berries are blue/black good for birds and the leaves turn to red/purple. It is commonly known as the wedding cake dogwood because of the way its horizontal branches are layered on top of each other to resemble the look of a tiered wedding cake. This will prevent it getting to large and rejuvenate the plant so the bright coloured stems appear each year. The leaves turn red-purple in autumn, with clusters of blue-black berries. Foliage is a beautiful mid green with broad creamy white margins turning shades of reddish purple in the autumn. Skill rating. Variegated wedding cake tree, variegated giant dogwood and variegated table dogwood. Enquire by email now . Customer complaining about pruning of wedding cake tree - Cornus controversa. A small, slow growing graceful tree for any size garden. The Wedding Cake Tree . The stems are red and the ovate green leaves are adorned with bright creamy margins. 'Kanuma' is a beautiful golden variegated Giant dogwood variety from Japan. Yes, you can graft Eddie's White Wonder onto seedling Cornus controversa. Asia (China, Japan, Taiwan and Korea). Swida controversa 'Variegata' and Cornus brachypodia 'Variegata' Family. 3 litre pot £59.99. It is a deciduous tree growing to 15m tall, with a distinctive tiered branching pattern, glossy, elliptic leaves often turning purple in … CORNUS controversa 'Variegata' Commonly known as Giant dogwood, Wedding cake tree. Great value, robust plug plants for easy handling and care. Hardiness zone ? Cornus controversa ‘Variegata’ commonly known as The Wedding Cake Tree is an upright, tiered deciduous tree with spreading branches. No, the rooted cuttings do not all die out quickly, as evidenced by the word "successfully" in the layering comment above. Cornus c. Variegata, Wedding Cake Tree - Pb28 quantity. In Spring the leaves open bright green with a good cream border. ADD add to wishlist. Extra Value Plugs. Brand BlueBell Nursery. The distinctive, horizontal-tiered branches of Cornus controversa 'Variegata' are clothed in bright green leaves with bold creamy white margins. Cornus controversa, the giant pagoda dogwood is so named because it boasts a mature height of 60 feet. Cornus controversa - the wedding cake tree - is a species of the dogwood family Cornaceae native to China, Korea, the Himalayas and Japan. With its bright green leaves and bold, creamy-white margins which dramatically turn red-purple in autumn. Ready in 3 - 5 days. Excellent focal point. The Wedding Cake Tree shimmering beautifully against a backdrop of lush green. You can buy Cornus controversa 'Kanuma' online mail-order. I have coveted a cornus controversa variegata for some time and stumbled on one at a bargain price at my local GC. The tree forms, that include Cornus kousa and Cornus controversa, can cope with a clay soil but some aren’t successful on a shallow chalky soil. In stock 2 Items. £65.99. Striking and very scarce slow growing variegated form with horizontal branching Further Reading.... 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