Cornus wilsoniana explained

Cornus wilsoniana, called ghost dogwood or Wilson's dogwood, is species of Cornus native to central and southeastern China.[1] A tree typically 5 to 10m, rarely reaching 40m, it has leaves with white undersides, profuse white flowers in May, and striking grey–green mottled bark on mature specimens.[2] The purplishblack fruit are harvested for vegetable oil, the leaves are used for fodder, and the timber is valued for tools and furniture. Its well-shaped crown and attractive bark has led to proposals that it be developed as a street tree.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cornus wilsoniana Wangerin . . 2017 . Plants of the World Online . Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . 19 October 2020 .
  2. Web site: Cornus wilsoniana Wangerin . . 2020 . Trees and Shrubs Online . International Dendrology Society . 19 October 2020 .
  3. Web site: 光皮梾木 guang pi lai mu . . Flora of China . efloras.org . 19 October 2020 .