Name: Cornus alba Elegantissima #3
Brand: The Siebenthaler Company
SKU: Cornus alba Elegantissima #3
Price: 44.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Variegated Red Twig Dogwood

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Variegated leaves, attractive berries, stunning fall color and showy red stems in winter make this wonderful shrub for all seasons! Vigorous and adaptable, naturally forms a thicket of upright, blood red stems. White berries are often tinged blue or green. Ideal for naturalizing. Best color in full sun. Attracts birds and butterflies.

Botanical Name- Cornus alba 'Elegantissima'

Pronunciation- KOR-nus AL-buh

Foliage- Deciduous

Mature Width- 6 ft

Mature Height- 8 ft

Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun

Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained soil

Current Size- #3

Bloom Color- White

Bloom Time- Late spring

Companion Plants- Nepeta 'Walker's Low' (silver variegation vs lavender spires)

Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds (cardinals, bluebirds)

Plant Habit- Shrub

Care Rating- Easy

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C11

Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late winter to encourage colorful new stems. Water regularly, especially in summer heat. Fertilize in spring with compost or balanced fertilizer.

Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter or early spring, removing the oldest stems at ground level to maintain vibrant color and shape.

Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate to high feeding need for younger plants. Amend clay soil with compost for better root development.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone

Possible Issues- Dogwood anthracnose, powdery mildew

We offer in store pickup or local delivery within 20 miles of either store- Delivery and Planting Guide

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