Cornus x 'Rutgan' (PP 7,207) RUTGERS STELLAR PINK® FLOWERING DOGWOOD

Zone: 5     Height: 18-20 ft.     Width: 20 ft.
A new and exciting group of hybrids resulting from a cross between C. florida and C. kousa. Stellar Pink (R) is a hybrid with C.f. rubra, bearing pale pink flowers with broad bracts.  Have patience when establishing this plant.  Flowers appear white or pale pink on newly transplanted plants.
 
 
General Rutger's Stellar Series Dogwoods

A long awaited group of Dogwood hybrids resulting from crosses between Cornus florida and Cornus kousa.  Produced by Dr. Elwin Orton of Rutgers University, these trees exhibit qualities of both parents.  Mostly upright in youth and spreading with age.  Flowers come in pink and white, and bract shape differs with variety.  These vigorous trees are resistant to Dogwood Anthracnose and Dogwood Borer.   Cold hardier than Cornus florida.