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Produces profuse, very attractive white flowers (bracts)
You will be pleasantly surprised how the flowers will almost completely cover the tree
During the fall months you will enjoy admiring the attractive strawberry-like fruit
Expect dark green foliage during the summer, while the fall foliage is multi-colored, with shades of yellow, purple, and orange leaves
This dogwood variety has developed a reputation for good tolerance of drought conditions
Hyperion® is noted for high resistance to the diseases powdery mildew and anthracnose. In fact, no insect or disease problems have been observed during the almost 30 years since the original Hyperion® hybrid seedling was established in the field.
The original tree of Hyperion® was over 20 feet tall and 20 feet wide at 20 years of age
The variety Red Pygmy® is a rare dwarf red flowering dogwood that is ideal for use in a small garden space.
Red Pygmy® may be used in Japanese-style gardens, as a specimen plant, or used in grouping with other dwarfs of comparable size and shape.
It is a true genetic dwarf, growing no higher than 3 feet during the first 5 years of age with a mature height of approximately 7 feet after 10 years
Flowers (bracts) are abundant, producing over 50 somewhat twisted, deep pink – red flowers that are the size of standard dogwoods, three plus inches in diameter
Consistent bloomer each year, flowering in late April and into May – in New Jersey
Expect dense side-branches that produce a mounded appearance to the small tree
In fall months you will be rewarded with attractive bright red fruit
Expect attractive dark green foliage during the summer, with the leaves turning shades of orange and brown in the fall
Beautiful small-medium tree (height 6 to 10 feet, considered semi-dwarf) offering many smallish red blooms.
Dense appearance due to profuse branching, with a broad canopy and elegant horizontal branches.
In mid-spring, this heavy bloomer presents inconspicuous yellow-green flower clusters surrounded by four showy dark rose-red bracts. These are followed by clusters of bright red berry-like fruits which are eaten by birds.
