Grows from a shrub into a small, multi-stemmed tree with a flat-topped, spherical crown. Due to the more or less horizontal branching pattern, the crown becomes wider than it is high. The leaves are dark green with cream to yellow margins, sometimes tinged slightly pink. In autumn, the leaf turns a beautiful red. Each flower head is surrounded by four slightly overlapping, white bracts. The plant is shallow rooting with a fibrous root system and requires humic soil, which is not too dry. On excessively dry soil, the leaf is sensitive to sunburn.
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usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, acid soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for butterflies, provides food for birds
Application
small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem treeMulti-stem treeacid soilloamy soilpeaty soilsandy soiltolerates no pavingresistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)suitable for shadowcan withstand windflatened sphericalround/spherical3rd size, smaller than 6 metresdense crownvariegated green/yellowwhiteMayaverage growingConspicuous bloomAttractive autumn colourvaluable for butterfliesprovides food for birdsnon-toxic (usually)Capricious growing
Frequently asked questions
Cornus florida 'Rainbow'
Cornus florida 'Rainbow' can eventually reach a height of 4-7 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Cornus florida 'Rainbow' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 4-7 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The leaves of Cornus florida 'Rainbow' turn red in autumn.
The right time to plant Cornus florida 'Rainbow' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Cornus florida 'Rainbow' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.