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red osier dogwood 'White Gold'

Cornus sericea 'White Gold' (v)

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Genus: Cornus
Family: Cornaceae

About this plant

A large, deciduous shrub to 2.5m, with greenish-yellow winter stems, narrowly oval foliage with an irregular, creamy-white margin, and flat clusters of small, greenish-white flowers in spring

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

North FacingWest FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow in most soil conditions in sun or partial shade. For more information see winter stem colour cultivation

Pruning

Pruning group 7

Propagation

Propagate by hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free but can be affected by cornus anthracnose

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Greenhouse

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Suckering

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years