CORNUS alba 'Elegantissima'

Commonly known as Silver variegated dogwood

COLOURED STEMMED DOGWOODS

Margined and mottled white
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    leaves to 10cm (4in) long turning reddish-orange in autumn.
  • Cream
  • Height
    3m (10ft)
  • Spread
    3m (10ft)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Vigorous, upright shrub. Flowers followed by pea-sized, bluish berries.
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Full sun
    For best winter colour.
  • Partial shade

CORNUS alba 'Elegantissima'

 
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£14.50 each 
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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 2 to 3 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Hard prune in March to produce new shoots for best winter colour. Wildlife plant - bees and other insects.
    Place of origin
    Siberia, northern China to Korea.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
    Coastal / windswept
  • 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 4
    Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
    Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
    When: Annually in early Spring.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Tolerates all
    Wet or boggy soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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Cornus (Flowering) - Growing Guide
Cornus Coloured Stemmed Dogswoods - Growing Guide
3m (10ft)
 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  3m (10ft)
  

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