Cornus controversa ‘Variegata’
$579.99
Cornus controversa Variegata is an elegant tiered tree with cream-edged green leaves, flat white flower clusters, and blue-black fruit.
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Description
Cornus controversa Variegata creates a refined architectural focal point with horizontal branches arranged in airy tiers. Cream-edged green leaves brighten the canopy, small white flower clusters appear in late spring and early summer, and blue-black fruits later attract birds.
Give this deciduous tree room to display its full spreading outline in sun or partial shade. It prefers moisture-retentive but well-drained, acidic to neutral soil and benefits from consistent moisture and mulch. Preserve the natural branch layers by limiting pruning to essential corrective work.
Additional information
| Height | 13 ft – 39 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 13 ft – 39 ft |
| Flowering months | May, June |
| Synonyms | Cornus brachypoda Variegata, Cornus controversa 'Variegata' |
| Family | Cornaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | yes |
| Color flower spring | White, Cream |
| Color flower summer | White, Cream |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Horizontal, Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Architectural planting, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens, Formal Garden |
| Type | Tree |
| Use for | Architectural, Structural, Bird-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 20 |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Wedding Cake Tree, Variegated Giant Dogwood |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23002547, CORCV00175BB, 201933312, 201967033, 107463, 201945815, 71602, 152940, 201680147, 201909287, 202066666, 202066681 |
| Usps | Horizontal branch tiers create a distinctive architectural silhouette., Cream-edged leaves brighten the canopy from spring through summer., Blue-black fruits follow the flowers and attract birds. |
| Propagation | Graft selected scions onto compatible rootstock while dormant, then protect the union as growth begins. |
| Pests | Horse chestnut scale, other scale insects, leaf miners, and borers may occur. |
| Diseases | Dogwood anthracnose, powdery mildew, leaf spot, canker, root rot, twig blight, and honey fungus may occur. |
| Pruning | Remove only dead, damaged, crossing, or clearance-limiting branches while preserving the naturally layered framework. |
| Watering instructions | Maintain even moisture while allowing excess water to drain freely. |
| Sunlight instructions | Choose full sun or partial shade; shelter from intense afternoon heat. |