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Cornus asperifolia var. drummondii

Family Cornaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 1.8 - 4.5 m (6 - 15 ft)
Spread 1.8 - 4.5 m (6 - 15 ft)
Light light shade to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to wet, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Cornus asperifolia var. drummondii (roughleaf dogwood) bears showy and white blossoms during late spring to early summer. This deciduous shrub has deep cyan foliage. The fruit produced by Cornus asperifolia var. drummondii (roughleaf dogwood) is showy and white.
Typical Uses Border, hedge, naturalization, screening and woodland.
Special Characteristics In the fall, Cornus asperifolia var. drummondii offers a beautiful display of autumn colour.
Cautions Depending upon your local conditions, Cornus asperifolia var. drummondii (roughleaf dogwood) may be invasive.