Cornus alba 'Elegantissima'

Variegated Red Twig Dogwood

This large group of trees, shrubs and ground covers features plants with attractive flowers and foliage, colorful bark and dependable fall color. Dogwoods are often used as flowering accents, architectural screens or mat-like ground covers. Prune out the oldest branches every year to encourage new growth.

These vigorous, upright shrubs have blood-red stems and creamy white flowers in late spring and early summer. Whitish fruits follow flowers. Leaves are gray-green with creamy white margins.

Attributes - Cornus alba 'Elegantissima'

Plant Type: Shrub

Bloom Season: Late Spring through Early Summer

Flower Color: White

Foliage: Deciduous

Height: 6 ft. to 8 ft.

Width: 6 ft.

Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Climate: Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Notes: Thrives in Acid Soil, Hot Climates. Cut Flowers, Showy Flowers.

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