Cornus alba 'Aurea'
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Cornus alba 'Aurea'
Redtwig dogwood
Golden Dogwood
Code: 9274
- Description
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Small, creamy-white flowers in May and June and gorgeous, golden-yellow leaves, which intensify in autumn and then fall to reveal stunning red stems. An excellent specimen plant for damp areas of the garden. Red stem and golden leaf colors are enhanced in full sun.
- Attributes
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Size Range: 4-8' tall x 4-8' wideFlower Color: White shades
- Cultural Information
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Hardiness Zone:3,4,5,6,7,8
Cold Hardy to -40° to -30°F -
Growth Rate
ModerateMaintenance
LowWater Requirement
ModerateSoil Condition
Average,MoistExposure
Sun Part Shade - Landscape Uses
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Border Damp Soil Erosion Control Hedge - Garden Style
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Cottage Garden NW Native Water Garden Woodland - Features and Benefits
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Attracts Bees Attracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Birds Attracts Butterflies Colorful Foliage Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Fabulous Foliage Fall/Winter Color Fire-Resistant Plants Good for Cut Flowers Interesting Fruit,Berries,Seeds or Bark May Naturalize Tolerates moist soil