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Cornus alba 'Spaethii'

Family Cornaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   3a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The deciduous shrub Cornus alba 'Spaethii' (tatarian dogwood) bears showy and white blossoms during late spring to early summer. The showy foliage is variegated and greyish lime and faded lime in colour. Cornus alba 'Spaethii' (tatarian dogwood) produces showy and pale azure fruit. This plant has showy and greyish red bark. A specimen plant, Cornus alba 'Spaethii' (tatarian dogwood) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Hedge, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics This deciduous shrub attracts birds and butterflies to your garden. In the fall, Cornus alba 'Spaethii' enriches your landscape with its colourful foliage, and in the winter it offers visual interest to your garden.