June Snow giant dogwood
Cornus controversa 'June Snow'
Description:
A unique tree with a horizontal branching structure. Flat topped clusters of small creamy white flowers that cover the tree like snow in June yield blue-black fruit clusters in the fall. Dark green leaves turn to a brilliant range of orange through burgundy in the fall.
Power Line Approved: No
Min. street tree planting width: 6 feet
Mature Height: 35-40 feet
Mature Spread: 30-35 feet
Tree Shape: Horizontally layered, spreading. Will grow taller in shady conditions.
Where to Plant:
A great garden specimen or in a wide, partly sunny planting strip with no overhead wires.
Leaves:
Dark green above and light green below with parallel venation. They turn lovely shades of orange to burgundy in the fall.
Flowers:
Flat topped clusters of small creamy white flowers in June.
Fruit:
Clusters of ¼" blue-black berries enjoyed by wildlife.
Preferred Site Conditions:
Part sun to light or open shade. Moist but well drained soil.
Potential Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems.
Minimum Planting Distances:
- 15 feet from house or building
- 3 ½ feet back from the face of the curb
- 5 feet from underground utility lines
- 10 feet from power poles
- 7 ½ feet from driveways (10 feet recommended)
- 20 feet from street lights and other existing trees
- 30 feet from street intersections