Hyperion® Dogwood

Cornus x 'KF 111-1' PP #22,219

Pronunciation: KOR-nus
SKU #02652
6-9

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This exceptional hybrid flowering dogwood offers enormous, prolific white flowers, followed by showy red fruit that is enjoyed by birds. Stunning fall foliage in shades of yellow, purple, and orange. This vigorous, fast growing tree has outstanding disease resistance and is tolerant of mild drought when established. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Fast growing; reaches 20 ft. tall and wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9

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Bloom Time Spring
Deciduous/Evergreen Deciduous
Special Features Fall Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Ornamental Berries, Benefits Birds
Growth Rate Fast
Flower Attributes Showy Flowers
Patent Act Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Flower Color White
Foliage Color Green
Foliage Fall Color Orange
Companion Plants Holly (Ilex); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Fothergilla (Fothergilla); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Azalea (Azalea)
Care Instructions Provide enriched, moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Apply a thick layer of mulch to keep root zone cool in summer. Protect from harsh sun in hot regions. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish root system; once established, prefers moist soil, but tolerates mild drought. Feed in early spring. Prune in winter to shape.
History Hyperion® is the most recent commercial release from Dr. Elwin Orton's famed hybrid dogwood breeding program at Rutgers University. This is an advanced generation interspecific hybrid of Cornus kousa and C. florida that is distinguished by its exceptionally high vigor, attractive foliage, very floriferous display of white floral bracts, high level of winter hardiness, tolerance of drought and shade, and high resistance to powdery mildew and Dogwood anthracnose. ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION OF THIS PATENTED PLANT OR REPRODUCTION OR USE OF ITS TRADEMARK WITHOUT A LICENSE FROM RUTGERS UNIVERSITY IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED
Details
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesFall Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Ornamental Berries, Benefits Birds
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Fall ColorOrange
Companion PlantsHolly (Ilex); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Fothergilla (Fothergilla); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Azalea (Azalea)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide enriched, moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Apply a thick layer of mulch to keep root zone cool in summer. Protect from harsh sun in hot regions. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish root system; once established, prefers moist soil, but tolerates mild drought. Feed in early spring. Prune in winter to shape.
History
HistoryHyperion® is the most recent commercial release from Dr. Elwin Orton's famed hybrid dogwood breeding program at Rutgers University. This is an advanced generation interspecific hybrid of Cornus kousa and C. florida that is distinguished by its exceptionally high vigor, attractive foliage, very floriferous display of white floral bracts, high level of winter hardiness, tolerance of drought and shade, and high resistance to powdery mildew and Dogwood anthracnose. ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION OF THIS PATENTED PLANT OR REPRODUCTION OR USE OF ITS TRADEMARK WITHOUT A LICENSE FROM RUTGERS UNIVERSITY IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.