Headed-flowered dogwood (Cornus capitata) is a shrub that can grow 8m – 15m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant has several common names including: headed-flowered dogwood, Bentham’s cornel or Himalayan evergreen dogwood.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: headed-flowered dogwood, Bentham’s cornel, Himalayan evergreen dogwood
Scientific name: Cornus capitata
Plant type: Shrubs, Trees
Habit: Bushy
Height: 8m – 15m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Headed-flowered dogwood (Cornus capitata) – Don McCulley, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Headed-flowered dogwood (Cornus capitata) – Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
