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Cornus alba 'Bailhalo' (Ivory Halo)

Family Cornaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.2 - 3 m (4 - 10 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 3 m (4 - 10 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The deciduous shrub Cornus alba 'Bailhalo' (Ivory Halo) (tatarian dogwood) bears showy and pale yellow flowers during late spring to early summer. The showy matte foliage is variegated, greyish green and white in colour and medium in texture. Cornus alba 'Bailhalo' (Ivory Halo) (tatarian dogwood) produces fragrant and showy fruit. This plant has showy, dark red and smooth bark.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers, ground cover, hedge and street planting.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Cornus alba 'Bailhalo' (Ivory Halo) tolerates wet sites, compacted soil and salt. This deciduous shrub attracts birds and butterflies to your garden. In the fall, Cornus alba 'Bailhalo' (Ivory Halo) enriches your landscape with its colourful foliage, and in the winter it offers visual interest to your garden.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Cornus alba 'Bailhalo' (Ivory Halo) (tatarian dogwood) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly.