CORNUS alba ‘Elegantissima’

Red stems with green leaves edged white all summer.

Product Description

CORNUS alba ‘Elegantissima’ – Silverblotch Dogwood

(aka: Cornus alba ‘Argenteomarginata’)

Red stems with green leaves edged white all summer. Multi-stemmed deciduous shrub. White clusters of flowers appear in summer followed by white fruits that are attractive to birds. Best used in moist soils planted in mass as borders or hedges or for erosion control. Native to eastern and central Asia.

Sun: Full Sun/Part Shade

Soil: Moist, Fertile, Well-Drained, Adaptable to Most Soils

Size: Height 6ft., Width 6-8ft.

Zone: 3-7

Flower: Small Creamy-White Flowers

Bloom Time: June to July

Attributes: Low Maintenance, Winter Interest, Attracts Pollinators, Deer Tolerant, Clay Soil Tolerant