dogwood 'Blue Cloud'
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A large, vigorous, spreading deciduous shrub with dull, purple-red stems and dark green leaves turning orange, red or purple in autumn. Arched sprays of white flowers in late spring and early summer are followed by metallic blue berries
Scientific classification
- Species
- dogwood 'Blue Cloud' (Cornus amomum 'Blue Cloud')
- Genus
- Cornus
- Family
- Cornaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Distribution of dogwood 'Blue Cloud'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of dogwood 'Blue Cloud'
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dogwood 'Blue Cloud' care guide
- Water deeply during establishment and dry periods; prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil.
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Water deeply during establishment and dry periods; prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil.
Fertilizing
FertilizingApply a balanced shrub fertilizer in early spring and again in mid-summer.
Pruning
PruningShorten flowered shoots to vigorous sideshoots; remove about a third of stems at ground level annually. Prune immediately after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingWill grow in most soil conditions 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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