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Golden Glory Cornelian-cherry Dogwood

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Botanical Name: Cornus mas 'Golden Glory'
Common Name: Golden Glory Cornelian-cherry Dogwood

Updated 3/2012
 


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Cornus mas 'Golden Glory' at The Morton Arboretum Cornus mas 'Golden Glory'
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Height: 12-15' Spread: 8-10' Habit/Form: Narrow, upright Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 4-7

Cultural Requirements: Plant in full sun to part shade in most soil conditions; may have some difficulty when sited in a wet location. Very urban tolerant.

Ornamental Characteristics: Abundant yellow flowers in early spring. Clean, medium-green summer foliage has ineffective yellowish-green fall color. Bright red fruits are numerous and attract wildlife in mid-summer.

Use in the Landscape: Small specimen tree, hedge.

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