CORNUS RUT CELESTIAL ACORN FARMS
CELESTIAL® RUTGERS DOGWOOD

CORNUS RUT CELESTIAL

Cornus x 'Rutdan'PP7204
photo courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt

CELESTIAL® RUTGERS DOGWOOD

The Celestial Flowering Dogwood is a hybrid between Cornus florida x Cornus kousa from Rutgers University. It is noteworthy for its vigorous habit and profuse white bract flowers. Its oval to elliptic, dark green leaves turn vibrant shades of purple and red in fall. It is a sterile dogwood and does not produce fruit. It has good resistance to anthracnose and borers.
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PLANT SIZE TYPE GALENA ADD'L DIG SOON
CORNUS RUT CELESTIALcon 325000

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KEY:
con = containers - available now
Galena = Above ground and available now
Additional = Remote location, call rep. Not in Shop.
Dig = Still in ground, call rep. Not in Shop (in orange).
Soon = Coming soon, call rep. Not in Shop.

(BBnPOT - formerly known as GRSTART - are B&B put into a container - they are available now)



Planting Tips ⓘ

To help this plant settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Plant in full sun to partial shade - these hybrids are more adaptable to sun than C. florida. Ensure soil is rich, well-draining, and slightly acidic. When planting, keep the root flare visible at the soil surface; avoid burying the trunk. Water deeply and consistently during the first two growing seasons. Pruning should be minimal; only remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches in late winter or early spring.




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