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Dogwood

Cultivated mainly for its bright winter stems, this deciduous flowering shrub also provides striking variegated foliage. Flowers and fruit attract butterflies and birds. Well-suited for hedges or screens. Prune out some of the oldest stems every spring or all stems near the ground every few years. Prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil.

Companion Plants

Dwarf Mugo Pine

Viburnum

White Spruce

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Dogwood

  • Botanical name

    Cornus alba

  • Variety

    Ivory Halo™

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    5-6' (1.5-2 m)

  • Habit

    Multistemmed

  • Feed

    In spring

  • Water

    2-3 times per week

  • Bloom Color

    Green

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-summer

  • Maintenance

    Provide enough water in fall, before freeze

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Aaron P.'s collection
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