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Venus Dogwood - 10 Gallon
SKU:
1979845
UPC:
014949345788
$159.99
- Show-stopping bloom: huge creamy-white bracts (often 6–8 in. across) blanket the canopy in late spring to early summer.
- Refined, vigorous hybrid with glossy green foliage that finishes in rich red to multi-hued fall color.
- Strong garden performance—excellent disease resistance and notable drought and winter hardiness.
- Ideal scale for modern yards: about 15–20 ft. tall and wide; thrives in full sun to partial sun with evenly moist, well-drained, acidic soil.
Venus Dogwood (Cornus × ‘KN30‑8’) brings the best of Pacific and Korean dogwoods together in a fast‑growing, landscape‑ready package. Expect a spectacular late spring display of oversized, creamy bracts, followed by ornamental red fruit and handsome, glossy foliage that lights up again in autumn. Bred at Rutgers for superior hardiness, drought tolerance, and disease resistance, this small, spreading tree delivers four‑season appeal as a standout specimen near patios, entries, or along woodland edges.
Plant Description
A vigorous, spreading small tree with a dense, low‑branched framework. Shiny, deep‑green leaves create a lush summer canopy, then shift to vivid red tones in fall. Deciduous.
Flowers & Bloom Time
Enormous creamy‑white bracts (commonly 6–8 inches across) open in late spring to early summer, often overlapping to produce a blanket of bloom that reads clearly across the landscape.
Fruit & Wildlife
Decorative red, strawberry‑like fruit may follow in late season; a showy accent that can provide food for birds in wildlife‑friendly plantings.
Habit & Size
Typically about 15–20 ft. tall and 15–20 ft. wide at maturity, forming a broad, layered silhouette well suited to front lawns, near patios, or as a small grouping.
Sun Requirements
Full sun to partial sun. In hotter regions, provide light afternoon shade to keep foliage pristine and extend bloom life.
Watering Needs
Keep soil evenly moist (never soggy), especially through the first few growing seasons. Once established, prefers consistent moisture but tolerates mild drought.
Soil Requirements
Enriched, well‑drained, acidic soil is ideal. Mulch 2–3 inches deep to keep the root zone cool and conserve moisture; keep mulch off the trunk.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 5–9, with notable winter hardiness for a large‑bracted dogwood.
Disease Resistance
Selected for excellent resistance to powdery mildew and dogwood anthracnose, supporting cleaner foliage and reliable flowering in diverse climates.
Landscape Uses
Specimen or focal tree near patios and entries, lawn accents, woodland‑edge groupings, and high‑impact seasonal displays paired with spring bulbs and shade perennials.
Care Instructions
Water deeply to establish; feed in early spring. Prune in winter to shape and remove crossing or damaged wood. Protect from harsh, reflected heat in very hot exposures.
Spacing & Placement
Allow 15–20 ft. of lateral space for full spread. Site where the layered canopy and bloom show can be appreciated—framing views or anchoring bed lines.
Breeding & Heritage
A Rutgers University hybrid (Pacific dogwood × Korean dogwood; selection ‘KN30‑8’) developed for larger bracts, superior vigor, and strong disease resistance.
- Show-stopping bloom: huge creamy-white bracts (often 6–8 in. across) blanket the canopy in late spring to early summer.
- Refined, vigorous hybrid with glossy green foliage that finishes in rich red to multi-hued fall color.
- Strong garden performance—excellent disease resistance and notable drought and winter hardiness.
- Ideal scale for modern yards: about 15–20 ft. tall and wide; thrives in full sun to partial sun with evenly moist, well-drained, acidic soil.
Venus Dogwood (Cornus × ‘KN30‑8’) brings the best of Pacific and Korean dogwoods together in a fast‑growing, landscape‑ready package. Expect a spectacular late spring display of oversized, creamy bracts, followed by ornamental red fruit and handsome, glossy foliage that lights up again in autumn. Bred at Rutgers for superior hardiness, drought tolerance, and disease resistance, this small, spreading tree delivers four‑season appeal as a standout specimen near patios, entries, or along woodland edges.
Plant Description
A vigorous, spreading small tree with a dense, low‑branched framework. Shiny, deep‑green leaves create a lush summer canopy, then shift to vivid red tones in fall. Deciduous.
Flowers & Bloom Time
Enormous creamy‑white bracts (commonly 6–8 inches across) open in late spring to early summer, often overlapping to produce a blanket of bloom that reads clearly across the landscape.
Fruit & Wildlife
Decorative red, strawberry‑like fruit may follow in late season; a showy accent that can provide food for birds in wildlife‑friendly plantings.
Habit & Size
Typically about 15–20 ft. tall and 15–20 ft. wide at maturity, forming a broad, layered silhouette well suited to front lawns, near patios, or as a small grouping.
Sun Requirements
Full sun to partial sun. In hotter regions, provide light afternoon shade to keep foliage pristine and extend bloom life.
Watering Needs
Keep soil evenly moist (never soggy), especially through the first few growing seasons. Once established, prefers consistent moisture but tolerates mild drought.
Soil Requirements
Enriched, well‑drained, acidic soil is ideal. Mulch 2–3 inches deep to keep the root zone cool and conserve moisture; keep mulch off the trunk.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 5–9, with notable winter hardiness for a large‑bracted dogwood.
Disease Resistance
Selected for excellent resistance to powdery mildew and dogwood anthracnose, supporting cleaner foliage and reliable flowering in diverse climates.
Landscape Uses
Specimen or focal tree near patios and entries, lawn accents, woodland‑edge groupings, and high‑impact seasonal displays paired with spring bulbs and shade perennials.
Care Instructions
Water deeply to establish; feed in early spring. Prune in winter to shape and remove crossing or damaged wood. Protect from harsh, reflected heat in very hot exposures.
Spacing & Placement
Allow 15–20 ft. of lateral space for full spread. Site where the layered canopy and bloom show can be appreciated—framing views or anchoring bed lines.
Breeding & Heritage
A Rutgers University hybrid (Pacific dogwood × Korean dogwood; selection ‘KN30‑8’) developed for larger bracts, superior vigor, and strong disease resistance.
