Cornus Florida shrub

A shapely tree, although small is often used as a specimen tree. It is suitable for any garden and is also useful also in shrub or mixed borders. Attractive pink petal-like bracts in late spring. Dark green foliage turns a spectacular red and purple in autumn. Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, organically rich, acidic soils in part shade.

Bright red fruits are bitter and inedible to humans but are loved by birds will mature in late summer and early autumn after good hot weather. Weed and mulch in spring, it will also benefit from some compost. Generally trouble free with no regular pruning necessary so it will suit someone who would just like to plant their tree and leave it be!