White Flower Farm
Cornus Stellar Pink
Best low-maintenance flowering tree for gardeners seeking vibrant seasonal color.
The Cornus Stellar Pink® is a vigorous hybrid dogwood, capturing the best traits of *Cornus kousa* and the native *C. florida*. This variety features a dense, upright habit and offers good resistance to common issues like anthracnose and dogwood borer. It produces large pink bracts that surround small greenish-yellow blooms, adding significant ornamental value. The foliage transitions to a rich purple-red color in the fall. Stellar Pink® thrives in full sun to partial shade, preferring moderately rich, well-drained soil that remains evenly moist. It is an excellent choice for shrub borders or as a specimen tree, maturing to a height and spread of 15 to 20 feet.
$37.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
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Category Rank
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#1693 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
+34%
Above average
Mature Height
15204.66.1
/ -' (- m)
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking low-maintenance trees without disease concerns
- Homeowners wanting multi-seasonal landscape interest
- Landscapers prioritizing long-lasting spring floral displays
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers preferring common nursery varieties
- Impatient gardeners looking for immediate mature height
- Gardeners with poor drainage or full sun exposure
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Robust defense against anthracnose and borers simplifies long-term garden maintenance.
Ornamental Impact
Large pink bracts and vibrant fall foliage provide multi-seasonal visual interest.
Growth Vigor
Hybrid genetics ensure a strong, healthy establishment in diverse landscape settings.
Site Adaptability
Flexible light requirements allow for placement in sun or partial shade.
Structural Form
Dense, upright habit creates a perfect specimen tree for formal borders.
Establishment Ease
Bareroot shipping requires careful initial planting to ensure successful root development.
Key Specs
Mature Height
15-20' (4.6-6.1 m)
Mature Spread
15-20' (4.6-6.1 m)
Blooms In
May-Jun
Ships as
BAREROOT 30-36"
Spacing
15-20' apart
Hybrid Origin
*Cornus kousa* and *C. florida*
Patent Number
'Rutgan' PP 7,207
Features
- Vigorous hybrid vigor
- Excellent resistance to anthracnose
- Good resistance to dogwood borer
- Showy pink bracts for extended bloom effect
- Attractive purple-red fall leaf color
- Adaptable to both full sun and partial shade conditions
What customers say
The sentiment surrounding the Cornus Stellar Pink is overwhelmingly positive, driven by superior quality and striking aesthetic design. Customers frequently note the robust health and maturity of the specimen received from White Flower Farm, suggesting excellent nursery practices. The tree's vibrant pink color and strong branching structure deliver immediate visual impact, fulfilling its promise as a garden centerpiece. While the price point is premium, consumers feel the investment is worthwhile given the reliability and lasting beauty of the plant.
Know before you buy
This is a hybrid cross between the native Cornus florida and the Cornus kousa. It combines the best traits of both, resulting in a more vigorous growth habit and significantly improved resistance to common dogwood issues like anthracnose and borer.
Because this dogwood matures to a spread of 15 to 20 feet, you should space them at least 15 to 20 feet apart. This ensures the trees have adequate airflow and enough room to reach their full, healthy size.
The Stellar Pink® is quite adaptable and thrives in both full sun and partial shade. While it will bloom in either condition, providing some afternoon shade in hotter climates can help keep the soil evenly moist and protect the foliage.
Your tree will arrive as a 30-36 inch bareroot plant, which means it is shipped without soil around the roots while in a dormant state. It is important to plant it promptly upon arrival and keep the root zone well-watered as it establishes itself in your garden.
With a mature height and spread of 15 to 20 feet, it is a medium-sized specimen that works well in many residential landscapes. Its dense, upright habit makes it an excellent choice for a focal point or a structured shrub border without overwhelming smaller garden spaces.
This dogwood performs best in moderately rich, well-drained soil. It is important to ensure the planting site remains evenly moist, as the tree does not tolerate prolonged drought or waterlogged conditions.
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