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Cornus sericea 'Budd's Yellow'

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 1.5 - 2.4 m (5 - 8 ft)
Spread 1.5 - 2.4 m (5 - 8 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to wet, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Cornus sericea 'Budd's Yellow' (Budd's yellow dogwood) bears showy, white and fragrant flowers during late spring to early summer. This deciduous shrub is a thicket in form and has medium green foliage that is showy, glossy and medium textured. The fruit produced by Cornus sericea 'Budd's Yellow' (Budd's yellow dogwood) is showy and white. The bark is showy, medium yellow and smooth in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning deciduous shrub which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Bank cover, border, hedge, foundation, mass planting, naturalization, specimen, screening and woodland.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Cornus sericea 'Budd's Yellow' . This plant has a natural ability to resist disease, and it is tolerant of wet sites and pollution. In autumn, Cornus sericea 'Budd's Yellow' is alight with fall colour, and in winter it provides winter interest.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Cornus sericea 'Budd's Yellow' (Budd's yellow dogwood) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly.