Dogwood. An attractive shrub grown for its variegated foliage and rich red bark in the winter. Max Height 1.4m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers May to June. Fruits August to October. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cornus alba ‘Variegata’
An attractive shrub grown for its variegated foliage and rich red bark in the winter
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
| Generic | Cornus | 
|---|---|
| Species | alba | 
| Varietry | 'Variegata' | 
| Common Name | Dogwood | 
| Flower Colour | white | 
| Soil | Fertile | 
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade | 
| Foliage | Deciduous | 
| Height | 1.4m | 
| Family | Cornaceae | 
| Spread | 1m | 
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Spreading | 
| Fragrance | FALSE | 
| Foliage Colour | green, white | 
| Flowers From | May, June | 
| Colour Fruit | white, blue | 
| Fruits When | August, October | 
| Moisture | Well drained | 
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy | 
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting | 
| Care | Keep moist in first year | 
| Border | Border, Winter attributes | 
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Cut back to 2.5cm of last years growth | 
| Pruning Time | Late winter | 
| Pests and diseases | Honey fungus | 
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Mulch, Feed | 
| Propagation | Stem cuttings | 
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