Cornelian Cherry
Dogwood 'Variegata'
Family: Cornaceae (Dogwood
Family)
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Hardiness Zone: 4-7
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Height: 15-25 feet
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Spread: 12-20 feet
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Bloom Time: March
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Light: full sun to
part shade; prefers part shade since variegated foliage may scorch in full sun
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Soil: average,
well-drained; prefers moist, organically rich, acidic soils
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Moisture: medium
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Use: foliage
specimen tree; small groups around homes or patios; woodland gardens; hedges or
screen; attracts birds
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Care: low
maintenance; benefits from a 2-4 inch mulch to keep roots cool and moist in
summer
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Concerns: excellent
resistance to dogwood anthracnose and dogwood borer; when properly grown this
dogwood has few insect or disease problems
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Native to: species native to central and southern Europe into western Asia
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Notes: leaves are variegated
with bluish-green centers and creamy white margins; prized for its horizontally
held branches
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Supplier: Klehm's Song Sparrow
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Naturalistic Garden H064
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