Constellation^®
 

Cornus x ‘Rutcan’ U.S. Plant Patent No. PP 7210 Plants of this hybrid are erect in habit, are much more vigorous than typical plants of C. kousa, and do not exhibit the vase-shaped habit of young plants of C. kousa; that is, this hybrid is more fully branched low in the tree.  The floral display of this hybrid commences one day after that of Stardust®, two days following that of Ruth Ellen® and about three days after the completion of the floral display periods of most plants of C. florida.  Further comparison reveals that the floral display period for this hybrid begins about two to four days before that of Aurora®, Celestial® and Stellar Pink®.    The floral display is quite spectacular even when viewed at a distance.  The original seedling was 21-1/2 feet tall and 17 feet wide at the age of 19 years. The white floral bracts are obovate with an acute tip.  The bracts are well separated and adjacent bracts do not overlap at any point.  Both the inner and outer (lower) bracts are significantly longer than are the floral bracts of Stardust®.

* Please note that the photos throughout this website are all correct and that the photos of Aurora^® and Constellation^® in the corresponding advertisement published in the September 1st, 2005 issue of American Nurseryman are reversed.  All other photos in the advertisement are correct.  We apologize for any confusion that this may have caused.

Last Updated: 08/30/2005