Dogwood — Variegated

Cornus
Bed S8 In Mike's garden

A variegated-leaf shrub dogwood (typically a Tatarian or red-twig type) with cream-edged green leaves and colorful red stems in winter.

This planting · Bed S8

In this garden

Bloom timingSmall creamy-white flower clusters in late spring.
SunPart sun
Soilsandy loam, fast percolation
Water sourceCulinary
Hardiness hereZone 7
2022 redesign
Planted · ~4 yrs
About variegated dogwood

General information about the species — not specific to this planting.

At a glance

Sun
full sun to part shade
Water
moderate
Mature size
6-8 ft × 6-8 ft
Bloom
Small creamy-white flower clusters in late spring.
Pruning

For best stem color, remove ~1/3 of the oldest stems at the base in late winter (rejuvenation). Remove any all-green reverted shoots.