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Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea'

Family Cornaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 1.2 - 3 m (4 - 10 ft)
Spread 1.8 - 3 m (6 - 10 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The deciduous shrub Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea' (yellow twig dogwood) bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms during late spring to early summer. The showy matte foliage is dark green in colour and medium in texture. Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea' (yellow twig dogwood) bears showy fruit. This plant has showy, light olive and smooth bark. A specimen plant, Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea' (yellow twig dogwood) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, hedge, foundation, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea' . Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea' is tolerant of wet sites and pollution. In autumn, Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea' is alight with fall colour, and in winter it provides winter interest.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea' (yellow twig 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. Be advised that Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea' (yellow twig dogwood) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.