giant dogwood
Cornus controversa
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size35 to 40 feet tall35 to 40 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Creamy white
- Foliage color
- Gray/silver, green
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Giant dogwood (Cornus controversa) is a tree for specimen use, cottage gardens, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, loamy or clay soil. It grows fast and can reach 35 to 40 feet tall and wide. Creamy white flowers attract butterflies, bees, and birds. Deer rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with Smoketree, Galaxy magnolia, Ornamental onion, and Jackmanii clematis.
Native range
Japan, China, and Himalayas.