Cornus 'Baton Rouge' Size:3L pot and the ash wood

and the ash wood

The main feature of the John Downie tree are the fruits which are large

which are soon joined by bright red fruits

whilst misting the plant in between waterings

it benefits from regular watering during dry spells

Cornus 'Baton Rouge' Size:3L pot and the ash woodCornus 'Baton Rouge' is a superb deciduous shrub, grown specifically for its incredible ornamental stems. Its true display begins after the leaves fall, revealing a dense thicket of brilliant, lipstick red stems that light up the garden landscape. For the most intense colour, it should be pruned back hard after the harshest weather has passed to encourage a fresh flush of these vibrant new stems. Cornus 'Baton Rouge' develops into a medium sized,