Constellation Dogwood is a small deciduous tree with low branching and an upright habit. Its oval dark green leaves turn an attractive purple-red in fall. The tiny button flower surrounded by large, well spaced white brackets give the illusion of 5" flowers that bloom in early spring. Prefers part sun and slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Constellation has notably good resistance to anthracnose and borers.
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Type:
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Tree
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Origins:
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C. florida x C. kousa Hybrid
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Height:
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15' - 22'
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Spread:
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15’ - 18'
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Spacing:
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16'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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5 - 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, Naturalized Areas, Ponds or streams, Foundational Plantings.
COMPANION PLANTS: Maple, Sweetflag, Itea
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Cornus x rutgersensis Constellation 5zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Leonora (Ellie) Enking, Cornus 'Rutcan' (Stellar Group), (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Cornus x rutgersensis Constellation 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Photo by David J. Stang, Cornus x rutgersensis Constellation 4zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (5) Photoset by F. D. Richards, Cornus 'Rutcan' (Stellar series, Rutgers University) 2020 photo (1)+(2)
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
