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Himalayan evergreen dogwood

Also known as: Bentham's cornel; headed-flowered dogwood

A spreading bushy evergreen tree or shrub with grey-green leaves to12cm long. In summer green flower clusters 1.5cm across are produced and surrounded by cream-white bracts 4-5cm long. Flowers are followed by pendent strawberry-like fruits

Scientific classification

Species: Himalayan evergreen dogwood (Cornus capitata)
Genus: Cornus
Family: Cornaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs · Trees
Plant type: 8-12 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Himalayan evergreen dogwood pictures

Distribution of Himalayan evergreen dogwood

Distribution map

Himalaya, China

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Culture

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Quick identification of Himalayan evergreen dogwood

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Himalayan evergreen dogwood care guide

Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub feed once in 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. Keep pruning to a minimum.