Dogwood 'Jersey Star Venus'

About this plant

The 'Jersey Star Venus' Dogwood (Cornus x 'Jersey Star Venus') is a truly exceptional hybrid cultivar renowned for its breathtakingly large, pure white bracts that can measure up to 6 inches across. These stunning, star-like blooms emerge in late spring to early summer, transforming your garden into a luminous spectacle. Beyond its magnificent floral display, 'Jersey Star Venus' boasts a robust, disease-resistant nature and attractive foliage that turns rich shades of reddish-purple in the autumn, providing multi-season interest. Its upright, spreading habit makes it an ideal specimen tree or a sophisticated addition to mixed borders, lending an air of refined beauty to any setting. Developed as part of Rutgers University's advanced breeding program, this superior dogwood combines the best traits of its parents, offering remarkable resilience and an exquisite visual presence that will be a treasured focal point in your outdoor space.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Plant in well-drained, acidic soil enriched with organic matter. Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature. Prune only to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches after flowering; avoid heavy pruning as it can impact the following year's bloom. Generally pest and disease resistant, making it a low-maintenance choice for discerning gardeners.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.