Cornus controversa - 'Variegata' (Variegated Dogwood)

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous, Flowering
Form Spreading arching, Architectural Form
Size Small Tree (1.5 to 3m height)
Colours White Flowers (Spring), Variegated green-white Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness Frost hardy
Growth Slow Growing Plant
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Cornus controversa cultivation notes: The Tree cornus prefer neutral / acid fertile soils and full sun or part shade. Avoid pruning unless shaping tree.

Plant Strengths: Ornamental winter bark / tracery; Provides valuable winter interest; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant.

Plant Weaknesses: Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations; Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils.
Common Missspellings: Kornus, Kornes, Cornis, Cornes, Kornis, Cornas, Kornas

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Cornus controversa - 'Variegata' (Variegated Dogwood)
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