Empress of China® Dogwood
>Cornus angustata ‘Elsbry’ PP14537
An evergreen Chinese Dogwood with a graceful, yet vigorous habit and loads of flowers. Each branch holds up to 150 white blooms that eventually transform into translucent strawberry-like fruit. Empress of China will light up your partly-shaded garden.
Bloom/Feature
Hundreds of creamy white blooms in early summer
Plant Type
Trees
Evergreen or Deciduous
Evergreen
USDA Zones
6, 7, 8, 9
Zone Detail
-10°F
Key Features
Year-Round Interest
Flowering Season
Spring to Summer
Use
Accent
Exposure
Full Sun to Part Shade
Water
Soil Type
Well-drained garden soil
Fertilizer
Yearly in early spring
Dimensions
15-18'H x 13-15'W
Pruning
None needed
Planting Instructions
- water before planting
- plant in Part Sun to Shade
- dig hole 3X the width of pot,
- backfill and plant 1"-2" above soil level
- water and add more soil if needed
- mulch plants
