Cornus alba Elegantissima #3
Cornus alba Elegantissima #3
Variegated Red Twig Dogwood
Year round interest
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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
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