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CORNUS alternifolia 'Argentea'

Associated Products

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 0.9 kg

(0.9 kg - c&p inc) £6.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 2.5 kg

(2.5 kg - c&p inc) £10.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 4.5 kg

(4.5 kg - c&p inc) £16.00

Additional Plant Details

  • Good to know - the tiered effect can be accentuated by summer pruning sideshoots from the branches.
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    Pests & Diseases - anthracnose

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    Place of Origin - eastern North America

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    Tree Shape: Rounded to broadly spreading

Delivery Information

Now is our busy spring period - orders are being packed 6 days a week, however please remember it may be 10 days before you RECEIVE your plants.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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Burncoose Catalogue Code

Deciduous - white-margined leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
Medium Shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
Tall Shrub - shrub or small tree with spreading, tiered branches. Produces small flowerheads to 5cm (2in) across followed by pea-sized blue-black fruit.

Hardiness Rating

Fully hardy - Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height - in metres - 3m (10ft)
Spread - in metres - 2.5m (8ft)

Preferred Location

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Full Sun - shelter from cold winds

Soil Conditions

No Preference

Flowers In

Jan
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Buy CORNUS alternifolia 'Argentea'

Pot size: 2.5 or 3 Litre
Small
£35.00 each
Pot size: 7.5 or 10 Litre
Large
£65.00 each

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