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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....
  • 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

CORNUS alternifolia 'Argentea'

 
  • 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
    (see photos above)
  • 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.

  • Soil Conditions
    Tolerates all
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
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3m (10ft)
Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  2.5m (8ft)
 

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