Wilson's dogwood (Cornus wilsoniana)
Also known as: Wilson's dogwood
Wilson's dogwood is a semi-evergreen Chinese native plant with an appealing ghost-white exterior on its old trees’ trunks. Its Latin name Cornus wilsoniana comes from Latin cornus, meaning horn and referring to the wood's hardness, and wilsoniana, honoring Ernest Wilson, a British plant collector. This shrub is a perfect pick for a landscape because of its lovely seasonal flowers and fruits.
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Attributes of Wilson's dogwood
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
5 m to 12 m
Spread
3.5 m to 9 m
Leaf Color
Green Gray Silver
Flower Size
Approximately 1.5 cm
Flower Color
White Yellow
Images of Wilson's dogwood
Quickly Identify Wilson's dogwood
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Ghost-white mature trunk bark distinguishes wilson's dogwood from other plants, creating a striking visual contrast.
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Leaves bear distinctive grayish-green upper side and dense white hairs underneath, aiding identification.
3
Small white flowers in clusters, 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) wide, contribute to wilson's dogwood's ornamental appeal.
4
Papery fruit, less than 0.25 inches (6.35 mm) in diameter, contain ribbed stones with seeds.
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Stems transition from grayish-green and hairy to brown and smooth, aiding in identification.
Scientific Classification of Wilson's dogwood
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Cornales
Family
Dogwood
Genus
Dogwoods
Species
Wilson's dogwood
