Cornelian Cherry,Dogwood. A compact shrub or small tree with mid-green leaves, white margined, which turn red-purple in autumn. Yellow flowers are produced in small umbels before the leaves and are followed by fleshy bright red fruit. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers February to March. Fruits August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cornus mas ‘Variegata’
A compact shrub or small tree with mid-green leaves, white margined, which turn red-purple in autumn. Yellow flowers are produced in small umbels before the leaves and are followed by fleshy bright red fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Cornus |
|---|---|
| Species | mas |
| Varietry | 'Variegata' |
| Common Name | Cornelian Cherry, Dogwood |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 2.5m |
| Family | Cornaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly columnar |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, white |
| Flowers From | February, March |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | August |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Specimen |
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