Cornus controversa 'Variegata' Frans type
A vigorous and robust small tree with layered tiers of branches up to 5m inn height. Variegated foliage, leaves alternate, oval with pointed tips, very narrow white margins with gray green centre, becoming pink and red in autumn. Flowers in elegant flat cymes of small white, self-fertile, flowers are borne in May followed by small blue-black berries in autumn.
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Cream White | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Variegated Green White | Blue | ||
Autumn | Pink Red | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Cornaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- 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
Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. For more advice, see flowering dogwood cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
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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