Cornus controversa 'Pagoda'
Giant dogwood 'Pagoda', Swida controversa 'Pagoda', Wedding cake tree 'Pagoda'
Cornus Cornus
'Pagoda' _ 'Pagoda' is a vigorous, rounded to spreading, deciduous tree with broadly elliptic, pointed, highly glossy, dark green leaves turning red and purple in autumn. Large, flat clusters of small white flowers in early summer are usually followed by spherical, blue-black fruit.
Cornus controversa 'Pagoda' is: Deciduous
Rounded, Spreading
White in Summer
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Red, Purple in Autumn
Generally pest free
Anthracnose diseases Anthracnose diseases
Pruning group 1
Grafting
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Cornus controversa 'Pagoda' (Giant dogwood 'Pagoda') will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 15m after 20-50 Years.
Cottage/Informal, City, Specimen tree, Beds and borders, Architectural, Low Maintenance
Grow in well-drained or moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun or partial shade. Tolerates full sun but leaves may scorch in warm climates in late summer. Best in cool summer climates. Mulch in spring. Do not allow soil to dry out.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Cornus controversa 'Pagoda'
Giant dogwood 'Pagoda', Swida controversa 'Pagoda', Wedding cake tree 'Pagoda'
Cornus Cornus
'Pagoda' _ 'Pagoda' is a vigorous, rounded to spreading, deciduous tree with broadly elliptic, pointed, highly glossy, dark green leaves turning red and purple in autumn. Large, flat clusters of small white flowers in early summer are usually followed by spherical, blue-black fruit.
Deciduous
Rounded, Spreading
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White in Summer
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Red, Purple in Autumn
Generally pest free
Pruning group 1
Grafting
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Cornus controversa 'Pagoda' (Giant dogwood 'Pagoda') will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 15m after 20-50 Years.
Cottage/Informal, City, Specimen tree, Beds and borders, Architectural, Low Maintenance
Grow in well-drained or moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun or partial shade. Tolerates full sun but leaves may scorch in warm climates in late summer. Best in cool summer climates. Mulch in spring. Do not allow soil to dry out.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
Cornus controversa 'Pagoda' (Giant dogwood 'Pagoda')
Alfalfa dwarf; Anaheim disease; California vine disease; Dwarf disease of alfalfa; Dwarf disease of lucerne; Leaf scald of oleander; Leaf scald of plum; Leaf scorch; Phony disease of peach; Pierce's disease of grapevine; Variegated chlorosis of citrus
Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex
Bacterium
Absent
3
4
A bacterial disease with a wide host range detected in Corsica. Although EU regulated; there remains some concern about the risk of introduction. This subspecies is known to be able to thrive in cooler climates. Should an outbreak occur; there would be a need for eradication action which would result in environmental and social impacts.
Cornus controversa 'Pagoda' (Giant dogwood 'Pagoda')
Black timber bark beetle; Smaller alnus bark beetle; tea root borer
Xylosandrus germanus
Insect
Present (Limited)
4
3
Ambrosia beetle affecting a wide range of trees and woody hosts. Widespread in Europe and elsewhere and now present in the south of England. Impacts can be reduced by good silvicultural practices. Surveillance is being carried out to better determine distribution.
Cornus controversa 'Pagoda' (Giant dogwood 'Pagoda')
; Apple bark beetle; Asian ambrosia beetle; Granulate ambrosia beetle
Xylosandrus crassiusculus
Insect
Absent
4
3
Ambrosia beetle which can affect a wide range of broadleaved trees; widespread in Africa; Asia and parts of the US; with outbreaks in France and Italy. The UK climate is unlikely to be suitable for the pest to thrive and cause significant damage but needs to be investigated through research. A Europe-wide PRA will help inform the case for EU regulation. Premises involved in importing wood and host plants from Italy in particular; where official measures are not being taken; should source material carefully.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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