Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea'
SILVER PAGODA DOGWOOD, WEDDING CAKE TREE
Cornaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 3-9b

Sunlight: warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
4m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Origins: North America

Other Botanical Names: Cornus alternifolia 'Variegata'

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Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea'
SILVER PAGODA DOGWOOD, WEDDING CAKE TREE
Cornaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 3-9b

Sunlight: warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
4m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early summer

Leaves: mid green; edged cream; red in autumn

Ornamental Fruit: blue-black berry


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental, formal & cottage designs

Uses: informal screen, accents, border, shade tree

Growth rate: slow

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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