Evergreen Dogwood, Bentham's Cornel, Headed-Flowered Dogwood, Himalayan Evergreen Dogwood, Himalayan Strawberry Tree, Benthamidia capitata, Benthamidia fragifera
Prized for its lovely flowers and brightly colored fruit, Cornus capitata (Evergreen Dogwood) is a bushy evergreen tree or shrub of spreading habit, forming a low canopy of ovate, leathery, dark green leaves that may take on purplish and reddish shades in fall. In early to midsummer, showy creamy-white, petal-like bracts surrounding insignificant, true flowers are on display, contrasting nicely with the evergreen foliage. Grabbing attention, they are followed by clusters of fleshy, strawberry-like, red berries in fall. Ornamentally attractive, they are edible, and hungry birds feast on them. A great choice for mild coastal areas.
| Hardiness |
8 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Cornaceae |
| Genus | Cornus |
| Common names | Dogwood, Evergreen Dogwood |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 20' - 40' (6.1m - 12.2m) |
| Spread | 20' - 40' (6.1m - 12.2m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
8 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Cornaceae |
| Genus | Cornus |
| Common names | Dogwood, Evergreen Dogwood |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 20' - 40' (6.1m - 12.2m) |
| Spread | 20' - 40' (6.1m - 12.2m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Cornus capitata (Evergreen Dogwood) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Cornus capitata (Evergreen Dogwood) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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