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 3–8

Variegated Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Elegantissima') — offering year-round interest

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') — Equally impressive in mass plantings or as a focal point

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') — Prune in late winter for best color and bushiness

Variegated Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Elegantissima') — scientifically known as Cornus alba 'Elegantissima'

Variegated Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Elegantissima') — is a strikingly ornamental shrub that brings year-round interest to any landscape

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cornaceae

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Variegated Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Elegantissima') — offering year-round interest

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') — Equally impressive in mass plantings or as a focal point

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') — Prune in late winter for best color and bushiness

Variegated Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Elegantissima') — scientifically known as Cornus alba 'Elegantissima'

Variegated Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Elegantissima') — is a strikingly ornamental shrub that brings year-round interest to any landscape

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