dogwood 'Porlock'

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Porlock' is a small, spreading deciduous tree with elliptic leaves turning red in autumn. flowerheads to 8cm in width, comprised of tiny greenish flowers surrounded by four large, ovate creamy-white bracts. Fruits red, strawberry-like

dogwood 'Porlock'

Scientific classification

Species
dogwood 'Porlock' (Cornus 'Porlock')
Genus
Cornus
Family
Cornaceae
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Toxicity
Trees
Plant type
4-8 metres
Height
2.5-4 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of dogwood 'Porlock'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of dogwood 'Porlock'

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dogwood 'Porlock' care guide

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by softwood or hardwood cuttings or by grafting

Growing

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. For more advice, see flowering dogwood cultivation

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to cornus anthracnose and honey fungus

Pests

Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to horse chestnut scale

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