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Hyperion® Dogwood
Cornus x 'KF 111-1' PP #22,219
Pronunciation: KOR-nus
SKU #02652
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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| Description | 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. |
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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
| Description | 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. |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Style
| Flower Color | White |
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| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Orange |
| Companion Plants | Holly (Ilex); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Fothergilla (Fothergilla); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Azalea (Azalea) |
Care
| 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. |
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History
| 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 |
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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.