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Variegated Red Twig Dogwood

Cornus Alba 'Elegantissima'

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Overview

The Variegated Red Twig Dogwood 'Cornus alba 'Elegantissima'' boasts striking white-edged leaves and vibrant red stems, offering year-round interest. This hardy, deciduous shrub reaches 6-8 feet in height and spread, thriving in zones 3-7. Equally impressive in mass plantings or as a focal point, it requires full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soils. Prune in late winter for best color and bushiness.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–8Type Shrub
Variegated Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Elegantissima') — Equally impressive in mass plantings or as a focal point
Variegated Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Elegantissima') — Prune in late winter for best color and bushinessVariegated Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Elegantissima') — is a strikingly ornamental shrub that brings year-round interest to any landscapeVariegated Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Elegantissima') — offering year-round interestVariegated Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Elegantissima') — it requires full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soilsVariegated Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Elegantissima') — This hardy, deciduous shrub reaches 6-8 feet in height and spread, thriving in zones 3-7Variegated Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Elegantissima') — scientifically known as Cornus alba 'Elegantissima'

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Cornaceae

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Variegated Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Elegantissima') — Equally impressive in mass plantings or as a focal point
Variegated Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Elegantissima') — Prune in late winter for best color and bushiness
Variegated Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Elegantissima') — is a strikingly ornamental shrub that brings year-round interest to any landscape
Variegated Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Elegantissima') — offering year-round interest
Variegated Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Elegantissima') — it requires full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soils
Variegated Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Elegantissima') — This hardy, deciduous shrub reaches 6-8 feet in height and spread, thriving in zones 3-7
Variegated Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Elegantissima') — scientifically known as Cornus alba 'Elegantissima'
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