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Cornus sericea 'Variegata'

Family Cornaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 1.5 - 2.4 m (5 - 8 ft)
Spread 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Cornus sericea 'Variegata' (redosier dogwood) bears showy, white and fragrant flowers during late spring to early summer. This shrub is a thicket in form and has variegated white and deep green foliage that is showy, matte and medium textured. The fruit produced by Cornus sericea 'Variegata' (redosier dogwood) is showy. The bark is showy and smooth in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning shrub which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Border, hedge, foundation, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics This shrub attracts birds to your garden. Cornus sericea 'Variegata' tolerates wet sites and pollution.
Cautions The growth rate of Cornus sericea 'Variegata' (redosier dogwood) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Cornus sericea 'Variegata' (redosier dogwood) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.