CORNUS X STELLAR PINK® / STELLAR PINK® DOGWOOD

CORNUS X STELLAR PINK® / STELLAR PINK® DOGWOOD

Graceful Pink Blooms and Year-Round Beauty

Cornus x Stellar Pink®, commonly known as Stellar Pink® Dogwood, is a hybrid variety of flowering dogwood that combines the best traits of Cornus florida and Cornus kousa. Known for its striking, pink blossoms and exceptional disease resistance, this tree adds beauty to landscapes year-round, from its spring blooms to its vibrant fall foliage and attractive berries. Its compact size makes it an ideal choice for both small and large gardens.

Why Choose Stellar Pink® Dogwood?

• Stunning Pink Flowers: The tree produces showy, pink flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer, adding a pop of color to gardens when many other trees are finishing their blooms.
• Compact Size: A smaller, more manageable version of the traditional flowering dogwood, making it perfect for urban landscapes or smaller gardens.
• Disease Resistance: The hybrid nature of this dogwood offers increased resistance to common diseases that affect other dogwoods, such as anthracnose.
• Year-Round Interest: From its vibrant pink flowers to its rich fall color and attractive berries, Stellar Pink® Dogwood provides visual appeal throughout the year.

Key Features:

• Striking Pink Flowers: The large, four-petaled, pink flowers appear in late spring to early summer, offering a soft, yet vibrant, display.
• Attractive Foliage: The deep green leaves turn a rich reddish-purple in fall, providing seasonal interest.
• Edible Berries: In the fall, the tree produces small, red berries that attract birds and can add extra color to your landscape.
• Hardy and Low Maintenance: This dogwood variety is highly resistant to diseases, particularly dogwood anthracnose, and is easier to care for than many other flowering dogwoods.

Specifications:

• Plant Size: 15–20 feet tall, 15–20 feet wide.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9.
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade, with more sunlight encouraging better flowering.
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, acidic soil. Tolerates a variety of soil types but thrives in rich, moist conditions.

Ideal Uses:

• Accent Tree: Perfect for adding color to smaller gardens, urban spaces, or as an accent tree in a larger landscape.
• Specimen Tree: Its showy pink flowers and fall color make it an excellent choice for a specimen tree.
• Pollinator Gardens: The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a good choice for supporting local wildlife.
• Multi-season Interest: Ideal for creating a landscape that provides visual appeal throughout the year, from spring blooms to fall foliage.

Cornus x Stellar Pink® is an excellent choice for those looking for a beautiful, disease-resistant flowering dogwood with vibrant pink blooms and year-round interest. Its compact size and ability to thrive in a variety of landscapes make it a versatile and low-maintenance option.