This tree has spreading horizontal tiered branching that forms a rounded crown. It has dark green oval leaves that turn purplish during autumn and the small creamy-white flowers appear in flat topped clusters during late spring.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9

Cornus controversais naturally found from Japan to China and the Himalayas growing in woodlands in moist fertile loams. It prefers a protected sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

The Giant Dogwood is grown for its attractive growth habit and is planted in parks and gardens along borders or as a lawn specimen. It is suitable for cool inland regions and establishes in 3 to 5 years. It is planted in Japanese gardens or used in woodland settingsand in its native environment it becomes a large tree. ID 2665

Cornus(KOR-nus) controversa(kon-tro-ver' sa)

Cornaceae (kor-NAY-see-ee)
Dogwood Family