For taller options and non-tree planting schemes Contact us stating species, height/girth and delivery postcode.
Cornus Florida Rainbow Size Options
80+ cm: 7-12L Pot
100+ cm: 15L Pot
125+ cm: 30-35L Pot
150+cm: 30-35L Pot
175+cm: 35-50L Pot
200+cm : 90-130L Pot
250+cm: 90-130L Pot
300+cm: 90-285L Pot
Heights are given as a rough guideline only e.g. if there is a hard frost there may be a little dieback which is easily pruned out. We won't send any from the nursery that we know has die-back but sometimes this occurs during long transit times e.g. from EU suppliers.
Rainbow (Cornus florida 'Rainbow') is a handsome North American Flowering Dogwood variety. Of particular interest are its colourful yellow marginal leaves. Its flowers are a delightful white colour. Like other dogwood varieties, Rainbow exhibits really dramatic autumn colours.
A small height tree, so expect a height of up to 4 metres (13 foot) after 10 years.
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What Our Customers Are Saying About Our Cornus Florida Rainbow Trees
Hi Alan, My little Cornus Flo ‘Rainbow’ tree has arrived safely and is a lovely, healthy-looking specimen. Thank you so much, it’s such a long time ago I ordered it I had almost forgotten about it and now I will have to reconsider where to plant it but that’s a nice problem! Ros Conway 0919
Thank you for the trees which arrived safely and in very good condition. Delighted with the height of the trees which will look very good against my new fencing. Would not hesitate to buy other type of trees from your company. Regards, Viorica Swift 0812
Tree Jargon Explained
Half Standard: Around 80-100cm clear stem.
Standard: Around 180-200cm clear stem.
Feathered: Branches for most of the trunk/stem length.
Multi-Stem/Bush: Very little or no clear stem. Multiple branching starting low to the ground.
Rootball: Dug from the field with roots intact i.e. no pot.
Pot: Plastic container that the tree was grown in.
Maiden: 1 year tree that has not been pruned.
Pleached: Foliage a square/rectangle flat shape wired to a bamboo frame with some clear stem.
Screen: Same as pleached but much less/no clear stem.
Multiple Order Discount
Orders over £750 for 150cm+ trees might be discounted by contacting us
Ornamental Tree Roots In The Shade e.g. Behind A Fence
It is more important that that foliage (posh term for leaves) receives the sunlight than the roots. So if the canopy of your ornamental tree can sunbathe but the bottom of your tree thinks there has been a nuclear winter then that is ok. You might want to ensure you have good drainage as water and no sun is the start of algae and other such issues.
Early Autumn Leaf Fall
Heat stress, being potted, lack of water, being boxed up for a few days etc can cause early Autumn leaf fall. Once planted, normal service will resume next season.
Do I Need To Stake My Ornamental Tree?
9 out of 10 times the answer will be no, especially if under 200cm tall. However our article on Tree Staking should help guide you.
Climate Change
Climate Change has increased aesthetic foliage issues such as Powdery Mildew, Shothole, Rust, frost damage etc These are not terminal issues and will usually last a season or less. All trees are inspected before being sent out to ensure they are fundamentally healthy and will bounce back.
Planting In The Corner Of A Garden
Air and light is reduced in this location which could promote fungus and bacterial issues. If the corner is of the house and a fence then you also have leeching issues to contend with from cement and wood preservatives. Also when it rains, that area would experience higher water levels so we advise against it unless the plant is very hardy.
Mature Tree Warranty
Once a tree is over 3 years old, the failure rate is considerably less and our Tree Warranty does not cover it at 100%. Please check details.
