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CORNUS controversa 'Variegata'

Commonly known as Giant dogwood, Wedding cake tree

FLOWERING DOGWOODS

Striking and very scarce slow growing variegated form with horizontal branching
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Leaves to 15cm (6in) long turn yellow in autumn.
  • Cream
  • Height
    8m (26ft)
  • Spread
    To 8m (26ft)
  • Tree
    Rounded tree with tiered branches. White flowers in flat heads to 18cm (7in) across followed by blue-black berries.
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
  • Full sun
    shelter from cold winds
  • Partial shade

CORNUS controversa 'Variegata'

 
Large £65.00 each 
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 5 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Anthracnose.
    Place of origin
    China, Himalayas, Japan.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Suitable for small gardens
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Silver variegated
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    		(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.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Humus-rich
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
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Cornus (Flowering) - Growing Guide
Cornus Coloured Stemmed Dogswoods - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
8m (26ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  to 8m (26ft)
  

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