Variegated Dogwood

Cornus

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

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.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 3–8

Care guide

Quick ID

Variegated shrub dogwood (*Cornus*). Cream-edged green leaves; red winter stems.

Sun & Site

Full sun to part shade; moist soil, tolerates wet. Afternoon shade reduces variegated-leaf scorch in Draper's sun.

Pruning & Shaping

Renew for stem color: cut ~1/3 of the oldest stems to the base in late winter. Remove any reverted all-green shoots.

In my garden

greatroom6 plants
SunFull sun
Soilsandy loam, fast percolation
Water sourceCulinary
Hardiness hereZone 7
6
Plants
2022 redesign
Planted · ~4 yrs
What I've done here
  • 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied