| Size | Price |
| 15-GALLON | $139.99 |
| 65-GALLON | $395.00 |
| 7-GALLON | $99.99 |
AURORA is a hybrid dogwood (Cornus florida x Cornus kousa) that was developed by Elwin R. Orton, Jr. as part of the Stellar series of dogwoods released by Rutgers University. It is noted for its vigorous habit, large-bracted flowers, profuse bloom and resistance to anthracnose and dogwood borer. It is a small deciduous tree with a dense, upright habit. It has a uniform width from top to bottom, typically maturing to 14-18′ tall and as wide. Flowers bloom in spring. The true dogwood flowers are actually tiny, yellowish green and insignificant, being compacted into button-like clusters. However, each flower cluster is surrounded by four showy, petal-like, white bracts which open flat, giving the appearance of a single, large, 3-5? diameter, 4-petaled, white flower. Floral bracts on this cultivar are rounded and overlapping. Oval to elliptic, dark green leaves (4-6″ long) turn attractive shades of purple in fall. AURORA is sterile and does not produce fruit. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, organically rich, acidic soils in part shade. Benefits from a 2-4″ mulch which will help keep roots cool and moist in summer. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)
| Common Name | 'Aurora', Dogwood |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Aurora, Cornus 'Rutban' |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | to 15 ft. |
| Width | to 15 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | April |
| Flower Color | white |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
