Shrub
Tatarian Dogwood
Cornus alba
Features
Creamy white flowers in flat topped clusters; white to pale blue fruit in clusters in late summer and autumn; autumn color is reddish purple; stems turn red in winter.
Culture
Full sun to partial shade; prefers a moist, well-drained soil.
Cultivars
- 'Argenteo-marginata' ('Elegantissima')- Green leaves with a cream colored edge, winter stems are red, 6-8 feet tall.
- 'Bailhalo' (Ivory Haloâ?¢)- Leaves green with a white edge, winter stems red, 5-6 feet tall.
- 'Sibirica' - Fruit is blue, winter stems are coral colored.
Mature Height
8-10 Feet
Size
Medium
Mature Width
5-10 Feet
Mature Form
Broad rounded to rounded, branches slightly arching; suckers to form colonies.
Native To:
China and Korea
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 7
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
Tolerance
Wind
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Uses
Border
Massing
Screen
Foliage Color
Green
Variegated
Fall Foliage Color
Purple
Red
Pests and Problems
Environmental Damage
Fungal Disease
Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
This plant has a number of potential problems including borers, leaf and twig blights, canker, and powdery mildew.
Additional Notes
Prune out older stems each year, since winter color develops best on younger stems.
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