Cornus, Red Twig Dogwood, Tatarian Dogwood, Variegated Siberian Dogwood 'Sibirica Variegata'

Cornusalba

Genus
Cornus (KOR-nus)
Species
alba (AL-ba)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
By grafting
By budding
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Garden City, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

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neutrals
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(Zone 6b) | March 2008 | neutral

If you cut 1/3rd of the branches early spring (end March in zone 6), the branches will be more red in winter.

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St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | neutral

This selection is similar to C. alba 'Elegantissima' except the white edging of the leaves is more subtle. The winter stems are bright r...Read More

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