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Cornus mas 'Variegata'

Family Cornaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 4.5 - 6 m (15 - 20 ft)
Spread 4 - 5.5 m (12 - 18 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description The tree Cornus mas 'Variegata' (variegated cornelian cherry) bears showy and bright yellow blooms during late winter to early spring. The showy glossy foliage is variegated, pale yellow and deep green in colour and medium in texture. Cornus mas 'Variegata' (variegated cornelian cherry) bears showy fruit. This plant has showy, spotted and exfoliating bark. A specimen plant, Cornus mas 'Variegata' (variegated cornelian cherry) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, culinary, hedge, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics This tree attracts birds to your garden.