Cornus 'Eddie's White Wonder' Fruit in the 17th century England

in the 17th century England

as consistent with the species

opening from dark-purple buds in late spring

clusters of yellow flowers appear followed by elegant

A dessert/fresh eating pear first introduced in Hertfordshire 1885 at the National British Pear Conference

Cornus 'Eddie's White Wonder' Fruit in the 17th century EnglandDeveloped in the 1950s, this hybrid (C. florida x C. nuttallii) is more narrow than its parents, displaying a tiered, pyramidal habit. In spring, the branches are smothered in white flowers with exceptionally large bracts (10cm across). These are followed by decorative, orange to red coloured fruits accompanied by beautiful red autumn leaves. Best in full sun. H5