Cornus capitata ‘Mountain Moon’
Cornus capitata 'Mountain Moon' is an evergreen dogwood with grey-green foliage and large, white to cream flowers.
Cornus capitata ‘Mountain Moon’ is an extremely high elevation collection from Bhutan introduced by Piroche Plants. It is a vigourous, evergreen dogwood tree with striking, rich, grey-green foliage and large, white to pale yellow 4-5 inch wide, long lasting flowers in late spring to early summer. Red, strawberry-like, edible fruits. Plant in protected locations away from winter winds. For the 2025 Rare Flowering Tree Pre-Order plants will be in 15cm pots and about 1-2 feet tall.
Common Name: Evergreen Dogwood - [RFT Pre-Order]
Family: Cornaceae (The Dogwood Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8-9
Light: Part Sun, Part Shade,
Height: 15-25'
Width: 10' and over
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Bloom Time: Summer
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Evergreen
Type: Tree
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries: Red
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award:
Geographical Origin: Asia - China and Japan, Himalayas
