Cornus florida subsp. urbiniana - Flowering Dogwood
Cornus florida subsp. urbiniana - Flowering Dogwood
Cornus florida subsp. urbiniana - Flowering Dogwood
Cornus florida subsp. urbiniana - Flowering Dogwood
Cornus florida subsp. urbiniana - Flowering Dogwood
Cornus florida subsp. urbiniana
Flowering Dogwood, American Dogwood
Well conditioned, let's hope it withstands the winter :)
Eveline D., 24/10/2020
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Description
Rare and unique, the Cornus florida subsp. urbiniana distinguishes itself from other dogwoods with its white bracts gathered at their apex to form small Chinese lanterns. This small tree thrives in sunny, slightly acidic soils and is perfect for small gardens thanks to its moderate size and dual decorative interest: the autumn foliage colouration is as spectacular as its flowering!
The Mexican Flowering Dogwood is as rare in its natural habitat in mountain forests in eastern Mexico as it is in collections and nurseries. It is a large shrub or exceptional small tree with its spring flowering, composed of small, discreet green ball-shaped flowers surrounded by visible white bracts. In the Cornus florida subsp. urbiniana, the bracts are recurved, which makes them appear narrower, and fused at their ends so that the "flower" cannot fully open and takes the form of a small lantern. It is also worth noting that this subspecies retains its foliage longer in autumn, which further increases its decorative interest as the foliage takes on beautiful wine-red hues before falling.
Cornus florida subsp. urbiniana has a narrower habit than other dogwoods. It can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is a semi-hardy bush resistant to temperatures down to -12C that is suitable for all mild climates. It requires a bright location in a non-limestone, light and humus-rich soil, which remains consistently moist but without excess water. It does not appreciate strong winds and prefers a position sheltered from late spring frosts.
Extremely rare and reputedly hard to find, this Mexican Flowering Dogwood deserves a special place in your garden, where its architectural design will blend in with all styles, from a white garden to a contemporary garden to an English cottage garden and even small urban gardens. Our advice is to complement it with a Hydrangea paniculata 'Great Star' with equally unusual, undulate petals, which will bloom in summer and appreciates the same growing conditions, or other white or pink perennials or even acid-loving shrubs.
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Botanical data
Cornus
florida subsp. urbiniana
Cornaceae
Flowering Dogwood, American Dogwood
North America
Planting and care
Cornus florida subsp. urbiniana is best planted in a sunny or partially shaded environment. It enjoys the warmth, that helps with its flowering, and is sensitive to late spring frosts. It should be placed in ordinary soil with little limestone, preferably slightly acidic. The soil should be moist but well-drained. It can be planted in spring or autumn (freezing temperatures excluded). Easy to grow, the Flowering Dogwood requires little maintenance. Pruning is not essential. To maintain a beautiful habit, trim diseased or dead wood and crossed branches to keep only the healthy growth.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.