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Cornus nuttallii 'Monarch'

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An upright, deciduous large shrub or tree with a conical habit and young green branches which quickly turn to red. Green foliage turns yellow to orange-red in the autumn. Creamy-white flowers with yellow-green centres may have a pale pink blush and appear in the spring, followed by orange-red berries in early autumn

Scientific classification

Species: Cornus nuttallii 'Monarch' (Cornus nuttallii 'Monarch')
Genus: Cornus
Family: Cornaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs · Trees
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Cornus nuttallii 'Monarch' pictures

Distribution of Cornus nuttallii 'Monarch'

Distribution map

Distribution of the original taxon: Cornus nuttallii

Native
Introduced
Cultivated

Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Cornus nuttallii 'Monarch'

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Cornus nuttallii 'Monarch' care guide

Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells

Fertilizing

Balanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly

Pruning

For colourful stems or large foliage, prune hard to a low framework. Let young plants establish for one to two years first. Prune in late winter or spring, before or as new growth starts.