About
Cornus nuttallii 'Monarch' is a sizable deciduous shrub or small tree characterized by its conical form. The young stems are green, transitioning to a reddish hue as they mature. The leaves are green throughout the summer, shifting to shades of yellow and orange-red in the fall. In spring, it produces creamy-white flowers featuring yellow-green centers, occasionally with a light pink tint. These are succeeded by orange-red berries that emerge in early autumn.
About the genus
Cornus includes a variety of deciduous shrubs and trees, as well as prostrate, woody perennials, some featuring vibrant young stems. The small flowers appear in compact clusters, occasionally accompanied by prominent bracts. Several species display attractive foliage in the fall.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Shrubs, Trees
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- 1-1.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in most soil conditions in sun or partial shade. For more information see cornus cultivation
- Pruning
- Pruning group 7
- Propagation
- Propagate by hardwood cuttings, semi-ripe cuttings, or layering
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to horse chestnut scale
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to cornus anthracnose and honey fungus