Stoloniferous dogwood
Scientific name :
Cornus stolonifera
Light Requirements :
Sun, Shade
Height :
2 m
Width :
3 m
Color :
Creamy white, Green
Watering :
Prefers moist soils. Adapts to various growing conditions.
Maintenance :
Fold down the oldest branches to the ground to stimulate the growth of new colorful stems.
Bloom Time :
Late spring
Hardiness :
2
Description :
Shrub that spreads in width quite rapidly in moist soils. A good choice of native plant for the renaturalization of riverbanks or any place where soil stability is compromised. Tolerates drier soils , where the shrub spreads more slowly in width. The bark of new stems is red , while that of the 'Flaviramea' variety is mustard yellow. A very decorative feature that can be encouraged by regularly cutting back the oldest branches to the ground. The flowers and fruits are creamy white. Very hardy.
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