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Unknown Cornus sp. in December


Unknown Cornus sp. in December

This uknown Cornus sp. is beautiful all year round. It is very small shrub (0,5 m). In spring it has light green leaves, which turn to yellow in the summer and to pinky in autumn. Finally, branches display in the winter.



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Lovely colour :o)

27 Dec, 2011

 

Isn´t it? I will be obliged if somebody recognize what kind of Cornus it is, as I would like to buy some more. This is really making winter garden shining.

27 Dec, 2011

 

Hi Katarina.

You could put this photo on in the GoY questions section... might get an answer there ...

27 Dec, 2011

 

Good idea! I forgot! Thank you very much.

27 Dec, 2011

 

Well done !
I see you already have a prompt answer from GoY member Bluespruce :o)))

27 Dec, 2011

 

Yees. That was your idea :)
I am so active with this part of GOY plus blogs, that I forgot on this service...

27 Dec, 2011

 

Yesterday I read some information on this type of Cornus and I was surprised that it grows very fast and reaches around 2 metres. My C. has just 0,5 m and is about three or four years the same. Have to add some fertilizer...

28 Dec, 2011

 

I have one like this called Midwinter Flame that reaches 6-9ft (2-3m). If you cut it back every year the stems will be more colorful. There is a newer variety called Arctic Fire which is just as colorful but much more compact. Nice to see those colorful stems in the winter :)

5 Feb, 2012

 

Hi, Robert!
Yes, one expert from GOY told me that this is Midwinter Flame, too. Then I checked it on google and came to the same conclusion :) :)
That would be great, if it reach that height, as it is on borders with the neighbour whom I can´t stand at all, as he is a terrible person, lol.
But for some reason, it is already fourth year in my garden and still not higher then 0.5 m. I wonder, if there exist small variants of Midwinter Flame?
I cut old branches in my Cornus variegata, but this small Cornus I haven´t had cut for years.

5 Feb, 2012



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