Cornus alba Creme de Mint #2
Cornus alba Creme de Mint #2
Creme de Mint™ Siberian Dogwood
Variegated leaves and lime-green twigs
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Variegated foliage with light green foliage thinly edged in white. Foliage turns pink/red in the fall. Winter stems are a showy golden lime-green. Great accent or hedge plant, very hardy. Attracts birds and butterflies.
Botanical Name- Cornus alba 'Crmizam'
Pronunciation- KOR-nus AL-buh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 5 ft
Mature Height- 5 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- Monarda didyma (red twig accent vs bold red flowers)
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
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