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.
Additional information
| Generic | Cornus |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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