Cornus capitata subsp. angustata Lucky Leprechaun® 'NCCE1'
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The Lucky Leprechaun® dogwood is a cultivar of the Chinese dogwood tree bred by Dr. Thomas Ranney of NCSU. It is evergreen and has a compact form, growing 10 to 12 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide.
Grow Lucky Leprechaun® in partial shade in amended, well-drained, moist soils that are slightly acidic. Protect from the hot afternoon sun. It is resistant to powdery mildew and has high tolerance to common dogwood pathogens such as dogwood anthracnose.
This tree is a prolific bloomer, covering itself in 4-petalled pale green to white blooms from late spring to early summer that look amazing against the dark green foliage. The strawberry-like fruits persist into winter and provide food for the birds. In colder winter climates, it may lose its leaves in winter.
Use Lucky Leprechaun® dogwood as a flowering tree, an understory tree, a specimen or a foundation plant. Use around the patio or in small groups. Use in a winter garden for year-round interest.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Problems: The Chinese dogwood is resistant to many of the problems that plague the native dogwood.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Cornus
- Species:
- capitata subsp. angustata
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Dimensions:
- Height: 10 ft. 0 in. - 12 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 4 ft. 0 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Tree
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Semi-evergreen
- Habit/Form:
- Dense
- Erect
- Growth Rate:
- Slow
- Maintenance:
- Medium
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- High Organic Matter
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Available Space To Plant:
- 6-feet-12 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Red/Burgundy
- Fruit Type:
- Aggregate
- Fruit Length:
- < 1 inch
- Fruit Width:
- < 1 inch
- Fruit Description:
- 1-inch strawberry-like fruits mature to red.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Green
- White
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Saucer
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- Late spring to early summer flowers cover the tree. They are 4-petaled with a dark green cone center, Color is light gree maturing to white
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Semi-evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Width:
- < 1 inch
- Leaf Description:
- Glossy dark green foliage
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Lawn
- Woodland
- Landscape Theme:
- Asian Garden
- Cottage Garden
- Shade Garden
- Winter Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Border
- Flowering Tree
- Foundation Planting
- Small groups
- Small Tree
- Specimen
- Understory Tree
- Attracts:
- Songbirds
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Diseases
