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Cornus alba 'Elegantissima'
Large shrub with prostrate to erect stems, glabrous, becoming red in the autumn and winter. Large ovate green leaves broadly margined and mottled white. Good autumn colour. Prune out older stems to encourage the new brightly coloured ones. Very hardy to cold and wet or dry soils. Lovely planted near ponds.
Genus
Cornus
Species
alba
Cultivar
'Elegantissima'
Common name
Red-barked Dogwood
Family name
Cornaceae
Place of origin
Asia
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Deciduous
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils / Tolerates wet soils
Exposure
Grows in sun or shade / Prefers a sheltered site / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Magnificent / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
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