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CORNUS alternifolia 'Argentea'
Commonly known as Green osier, Pagoda dogwood
FLOWERING DOGWOODS
One of the very best silver variegated shrubs which is sadly slow growing and difficult to propagate
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - white-margined leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
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Height - 3m (10ft) -
Spread - 2.5m (8ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Tall Shrub - shrub or small tree with spreading, tiered branches. Produces small flowerheads to 5cm (2in) across followed by pea-sized blue-black fruit.
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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
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Leaf colour (if not green) - Silver variegated
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Soil Conditions - Tolerates all
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Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading
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Cornus - Growing Guide
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3m (10ft)
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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