Cornus sericea 'White Gold' (v)
red osier dogwood 'White Gold'
A large, deciduous shrub to 2.5m, with greenish-yellow winter stems, narrowly oval foliage with an irregular, creamy-white margin, and flat clusters of small, greenish-white flowers in spring
Synonyms
Cornus stolonifera 'White Spot'Cornus sericea 'White Spot'
see moreCornus stolonifera 'White Gold'
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow | White | Green Variegated White | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow | Green Variegated White | ||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | Green Variegated White | ||
| Winter | Green Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Cornaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Suckering
- Genus
Cornus can be deciduous shrubs or trees, or creeping, woody-based perennials, some with brightly coloured young stems. Tiny flowers are borne in dense clusters, sometimes with showy bracts. Many have fine autumn colour
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Will grow in most soil conditions in sun or partial shade. For more information see winter stem colour cultivation or flowering dogwood cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to horse chestnut scale
Diseases
May be susceptible to cornus anthracnose and honey fungus
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