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.
Features
| Bloom/Feature | Creamy white blooms in early summer |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| USDA Zones | 6,7,8,9 |
| Zone Detail | Hardy to zones 6-9 |
| Key Features | year-round interest |
| Use | accent |
| Exposure | Part sun to Shade |
| Bloom Season | spring, summer |
| Dimension | 15-18'H x 13-15'W |
| Growth Rate | Vigorous |
Care
| Water | Water as needed |
| Soil Type | Well-drained garden soil |
| Fertilizer | Early spring |
| Pruning |
Planting Instructions
water before planting
plant in part shade (no afternoon sun)
dig hole 3X the width of pot,
backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level
water and add more soil if needed
mulch plants; fertilize in early spring
