Venus Dogwood is a fast-growing deciduous tree with low branching and exceptionally large flowers. The glossy, dark green leaves turns red in fall. Heavy blooms of button flowers with massive white petal-like brackets that create the illusion of hand-sized flowers bloom from late spring into summer attracting butterflies. Prefers part sun and slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Venus has good drought tolerance and excellent diseases resistance.
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Type:
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Tree
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Origins:
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C. nuttallii x C. kousa Hybrid
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Height:
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15' - 20'
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Spread:
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20' - 25'
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Spacing:
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22’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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6 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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White
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Prone to leaf scorching or spots in full sun. Stressed Dogwoods are susceptible to leaf spot, crown canker, root rot, powdery mildew, blight, and anthracnose. Anthracnose can be a serious problem. Mulching will help keep roots cool in summer.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Ponds or streams, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Maple, Beautyberry, Mahonia
IMAGES: Photoset by OSU Landscape Plants, Cornus Venus®, (2) Joel Bradford, Venus Dogwood in Bloom
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
