Deciduous And Flowering Trees
Stellar Pink dogwood
Cornus × rutgersensis 'Rutgan'
Stellar Pink dogwood brings rounded pink bracts to a small tree and turns purplish red in autumn. Its branching stays upright as the canopy fills out. This deciduous hybrid generally reaches about 20–25 feet tall and 15–20 feet wide; one breeder measured about 23 by 18 feet at 20 years. Give it room as an ornamental tree where its branching and seasonal color can be seen. Plant in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil, and keep the root area moist, especially through Southwest Washington's dry summer spells. It is highly sterile, though occasional seedless fruit may develop.
Ask about this plantAt a glance
- Mature height
- About 20–25 ft
- Mature spread
- About 15–20 ft
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Hardiness
- Generally USDA zones 6–8
The right plant, the right place
Make room for something good.
The upright, densely branching form works as an ornamental small tree. Place it where the pink bracts and autumn foliage are visible.
Where to plant
Choose full sun to partial shade and allow space for the mature canopy. Avoid heavy shade, which can favor powdery mildew.
Through the seasons
Rounded, overlapping pink bracts provide the flowering display. Deciduous leaves turn purplish red in autumn; occasional seedless fruit may form.
Southwest Washington gardens
Give it a good start.
Dogwood anthracnose and powdery mildew occur on dogwoods in Washington. Stellar Pink has reported good resistance to both; inspect leaves and twigs for symptoms.
Soil, drainage & water
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil and keep it moist. Check the root area through Southwest Washington's dry summer spells.
A little care goes a long way
Growing well, season after season.
Remove damaged or diseased twigs when needed. Check soil moisture during dry spells and water to keep the root area moist.
Know what to look for
Common growing concerns.
Symptoms can have more than one cause. These notes are a starting point for observing your plant and improving its growing conditions.
Dogwood anthracnose
Irregular brown leaf blotches, early leaf drop, twig lesions, or dieback.
Help your plant thrive
Remove and discard infected twigs and fallen leaves. Maintain plant vigor; reported resistance does not rule out infection.
Powdery mildew
Yellow leaf patches, white fungal growth, or distorted new growth.
Help your plant thrive
Allow air circulation, avoid heavy shade, and water without wetting the foliage. Remove infected tissue early.
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