Cornus alba ‘Elegantissima’
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Cornus alba Elegantissima is a variegated red-twig shrub for hedges and screens, with white-edged foliage and blood-red winter stems.
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Description
Cornus alba Elegantissima forms a spreading, suckering shrub for hedges, screens, and mixed borders. Its gray-green leaves have creamy white margins, followed by red fall foliage and blood-red young stems in winter.
Small white flowers appear in May and June. Plant it in full sun or partial shade and keep the soil evenly moist while it establishes.
Remove older stems in late winter to encourage bright red new growth. The berries are slightly toxic to people.
Additional information
| Height | 7 ft – 10 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 7 ft – 10 ft |
| Flowering months | May, June |
| Synonyms | Cornus alba 'Elegantissima', Cornus alba Albovariegata, Cornus alba Argenteo-marginata, Cornus Eligantisima |
| Family | Cornaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | yes |
| Color flower spring | White, Cream |
| Color flower summer | White, Cream |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Suckering |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Round, Spreading, Arching |
| Suggest planting location | Flowering borders, Hedges and screening plants, Coastal conditions, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Hedge, Naturalizing, Screen |
| Years to max height | 5 |
| Drought resistance | moderate |
| Cultivation | Plant in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment and remove older stems in late winter. |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Variegated Redstem Dogwood, Tatarian Dogwood, Variegated Red Twig Dogwood |
| Usps | White-margined foliage gives way to blood-red winter stems., Its suckering habit suits hedges and privacy screens., Grow in full sun or partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. |
| Propagation | Propagate with hardwood cuttings. |
| Pests | Horse chestnut scale may infest the shrub. |
| Diseases | Cornus anthracnose and honey fungus may affect the shrub. |
| Pruning | Remove one-third of the oldest stems in late winter to promote bright red new growth. |
| Hazardous information | The berries are slightly toxic to people. |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil evenly moist and water regularly during establishment. |
| Sunlight instructions | Plant in full sun or partial shade in any aspect. |
| Common Name | Silver Variegated Dogwood |