Cornus alba - 'Aurea' (Golden Dogwood)

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous
Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours White Flowers (Summer early), Golden Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth Fast Growing Plant
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Cornus alba cultivation notes: The hardy cornus will flourish in most soil types, including wet / chalky soils. Cut back coloured stems to ground every 2-3 years. Prefers full sun.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving drought tolerant plant; Ornamental winter bark / tracery; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Provides valuable winter interest; Tolerates permanently wet soil; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Invasive/spreading root growth; Does not produce showy attractive flowers.

Design & Plant Use for Cornus alba:
  • Tall summer flowering shrub suitable for back of border planting

Common Missspellings: Kornus, Kornes, Cornis, Cornes, Kornis, Cornas, Kornas

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