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Cornus sericea subsp. occidentalis 'Sunshine'

Cornus sericea subsp. occidentalis 'Sunshine'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Cornus
Family: Cornaceae

About this plant

A medium-sized, multi-stemmed suckering deciduous shrub with yellow-green leaves in spring and summer turning to bright red in the autumn and falling to reveal bright red stems throughout the winter. Clusters of attractive white flowers appear in the summer, followed by white berries

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Pruning

Pruning group 7. Remove suckers if required to prevent spread

Propagation

Propagate by hardwood cuttings, semi-ripe cuttings, or layering

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardGround Cover

Planting Places

Greenhouse

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummerWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Suckering

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years