Dogwood. A tree or multi-stemmed shrub with, spreading, tiered branches. Dark green, glossy leaves with bold, creamy white margins, turn red and purple in autumn. Small white flowers are followed by blue-black berries. Max Height 8m. Max Spread 8m. Flowers May to June. Fruits July. Full Sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cornus controversa ‘Variegata’
A tree or multi-stemmed shrub with, spreading, tiered branches. Dark green, glossy leaves with bold, creamy white margins, turn red and purple in autumn. Small white flowers are followed by blue-black berries.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Cornus |
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Species | controversa |
Varietry | 'Variegata' |
Common Name | Dogwood |
Flower Colour | White |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full Sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 8m |
Family | Cornaceae |
Spread | 8m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | Green, White |
Flowers From | May, June |
Colour Fruit | Blue, Black |
Fruits When | July |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border, Specimen |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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