CORNUS alternifolia 'Argentea'

One of the very best silver variegated shrubs which is sadly slow growing and difficult to propagate

Further Reading....

Estimated availability autumn 2021 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

Small £27.50 each

Estimated availability autumn 2021

2 to 3 Litre

Large £70.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

7.5 to 10 Litre

Deciduous - white-margined leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
Height - 3m (10ft)
Spread - 2.5m (8ft)
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.
Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun - shelter from cold winds
Partial shade
Additional Features - Good to know - - the tiered effect can be accentuated by summer pruning sideshoots from the branches.
Pests & Diseases - anthracnose
Place of origin - eastern North America
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Leaf Colour (if not green) - Silver variegated -
Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above
Leaf shape - Elliptic - see photos above
Ovate
Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

RHS group 1
Soil Conditions - Tolerates all -
Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -