Overview
Cornus 'Summer Sky Tree' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Cornus, part of the Cornaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Cornus 'Summer Sky Tree' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildflower meadow and wildlife gardens.
About
Cornus 'Summer Sky Tree' is a bushy deciduous shrub cultivar within the Cornus genus, which includes a variety of deciduous shrubs and trees known for their small flowers in compact clusters and sometimes vibrant young stems. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade across a range of soil types and pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, wildflower meadows, and wildlife gardens. 'Summer Sky Tree' offers seasonal interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cornus
- 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
- South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Cornus 'Summer Sky Tree' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cornus 'Summer Sky Tree'
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to horse chestnut scale
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to cornus anthracnose and honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cornus 'Summer Sky Tree'?
Cornus 'Summer Sky Tree' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Cornus 'Summer Sky Tree' need?
Cornus 'Summer Sky Tree' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Cornus 'Summer Sky Tree' hardy in the UK?
Cornus 'Summer Sky Tree' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Cornus 'Summer Sky Tree'?
Propagate by seed or hardwood cuttings.
More in the Cornus genus
- Cornus coreanaKorean dogwood
- Cornus florida 'Fastigiata'
- Cornus glabratabrown dogwood
- Cornus hemsleyiHemsley’s dogwood
- Cornus kousa 'Ohkan'
- Cornus kousa 'Robert'
- Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Kea'
- Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'White Fountain'Chinese dogwood 'White Fountain'