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Cornus alba 'Elegantissima'

Family Cornaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   2a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level
Height 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 2.4 m (4 - 8 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The shrub Cornus alba 'Elegantissima' (elegant redosier dogwood) bears showy and bright yellow flowers during late spring to early summer. The showy matte foliage is variegated, white and greyish green in colour and medium in texture. Cornus alba 'Elegantissima' (elegant redosier dogwood) has showy and smooth bark. A specimen plant, Cornus alba 'Elegantissima' (elegant redosier dogwood) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, hedge, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics This shrub attracts birds to your garden.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Cornus alba 'Elegantissima' (elegant redosier dogwood) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.