Cornus nuttallii 'Monarch'
mountain dogwood 'Monarch'
An upright, deciduous large shrub or tree with a conical habit and young green branches which quickly turn to red. Green foliage turns yellow to orange-red in the autumn. Creamy-white flowers with yellow-green centres may have a pale pink blush and appear in the spring, followed by orange-red berries in early autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | Cream White | Green | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Red | Yellow Orange Red | Orange Red | |
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Cornaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Cornus can be deciduous shrubs or trees, or creeping, woody-based perennials, some with brightly coloured young stems. Tiny flowers are borne in dense clusters, sometimes with showy bracts. Many have fine autumn colour
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in most soil conditions in sun or partial shade. For more information see cornus cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by hardwood cuttings, semi-ripe cuttings, or layering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to horse chestnut scale
Diseases
May be susceptible to cornus anthracnose and honey fungus
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