Harvesting of the fruits from Cornus x rutgersensis 'Rutcan' (Constellation dogwood) typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
Constellation dogwood
Cornus x rutgersensis 'Rutcan'
Constellation Dogwood (Cornus x rutgersensis 'Rutcan') is a hybrid flowering tree with showy white flowers appearing in late spring. It is a vigorous, multi-stemmed shrub-like plant and grows up to 8 feet once mature. The elliptic to ovate leaves turn to shades of red-purple in the Fall. It’s greenish-silver bark and branches are cheerfully speckled with star-like dots, giving the tree its’ Constellation’ name. This low maintenance tree can tolerate partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun locations. Prune to control size and shape and maintain good air circulation for disease prevention. Perfect for smaller spaces!
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Tissue Culture,Air Layering Propagation,Division
Hardiness Zone:
5
Flowers:
Showy, White Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun only if soil kept moist, Part sun/part shade
Fruits:
Fruits In Summer Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,red,yellow,orange
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
watering
When watering your Constellation dogwood (Cornus x rutgersensis 'Rutcan'), it is important to make sure it is not over- or under-watered. The best way to water this type of plant is to water deeply and infrequently. Generally, the plant should be watered once every 7-10 days, but this can vary depending on the weather and the soil type. When watering the plant, you should provide enough water to moisten the entire root zone. It is also important to note that when you water, the water should not be standing, so you should choose a spot that is well-draining.
sunlight
In order to thrive, Constellation dogwood requires full sun for a minimum of 6 hours each day. However, direct sunlight for a full 8 hours would provide the best environment for growth and flowering. Partial shade is also acceptable, but avoid full shade as this will make the plant less robust and reduce flower production. Constellation dogwood will also do best when receiving direct early morning sun followed by partial shade during the hotter parts of the day.
pruning
Constellation dogwood (Cornus x rutgersensis ‘Rutcan’) should be pruned early in June after flowering is complete. Scheduling pruning in early summer will help to encourage a strong growth pattern and minimize the risk of damage from winter weather. This species of dogwood is not particularly prone to disease, so it is not necessary to prune away damaged sections of the tree. If any dead, diseased, or damaged branches present themselves, they can be pruned away to help keep the tree healthy and vigorous. Light pruning is recommended for Constellation dogwood, with no more than 20% of the entire crown removed at any 1 time.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
The Constellation dogwood typically starts flowering in April.
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of the fruits from Cornus x rutgersensis 'Rutcan' (Constellation dogwood) typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
