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

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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- Ideal temperature
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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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