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Cornus alba Sibirica Variegata - Variegated Dogwood

Cornus alba Sibirica Variegata
White Dogwood, Siberian Dogwood

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White and glossy branches and twigs, variegated foliage changing from grey-green in spring to pink-purple in winter, these are the characteristics of this bushy and ramified dogwood, wider than it is tall. It adorns itself with discreet flowers, slightly tinged with yellow, in late spring, rapidly followed by white to bluish berries. It unveils in winter the surprising white framework of its branches. It is a vigorous and hardy shrub, versatile, with a well-branched base that remains even after many years. Ideal for creating an elegant screen, grow in ordinary soil and in full sun.
Flower size
4 cm
Height at maturity
2.50 m
Spread at maturity
2 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil, Damp soil
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Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Description

Glossy white-barked branches and twigs, variegated and changing foliage from spring to winter, from grey-green to pink-purple, these are the characteristics of Cornus alba Sibirica Variegata. It has a bushy, ramified habit, meaning that the shoots rise from the base, and is wider than it is tall. It displays discreet flowers, slightly tinged with yellow, in late spring, quickly followed by white to bluish berries at the end of the season. The pale rays of winter reveal the surprising white bark of its virtually naked branches. It is a vigorous and hardy bush, versatile, with a well-branched base even after many years. Ideal for creating an elegant screen, in ordinary soil and full sun.

 

Cornus alba Sibirica Variegata belongs to the cornaceae family. It hails from Cornus alba, the white dogwood native to Siberia, on the banks of the Amur River, Russia, in leafy and coniferous forests, and Manchuria. It is often found near watercourses, under harsh and contrasting climates that prove its robustness. The "Sibirica Variegata" selection has a spreading, bushy and abundant habit, wider than it is tall. It is a ramified bush, sprouting new branches from the base, until it resembles a thicket. It will grow rapidly to reach 3 m (9.8 ft) in height, with a spread of 3.50–4 m (11.5–13.1 ft). Its branches are white and glossy, both when young and older, and have the advantage of not becoming bare at the base. The deciduous foliage emerges purple in spring, then variegates with grey-green and white, ending with pink margins before leaf fall. The leaves are entire, clearly veined and undulate, measuring approximately 10 cm (3.9 in) in length. The flowers is not its main asset, somewhat discreet, in the form of small white-yellowish flowers arranged in cymes, with a sweet aroma that attracts honey bees in particular. It is followed by fruits in creamy white berries containing oily seeds, which turn bluish when ripe. The lower branches form suckers or root in the soil, without the bush becoming invasive.

 

Whatever the size and style of the garden, there will always be a place for a dogwood to provide a beautiful decoration. The Sibirica Variegata white dogwood offers interest throughout the year, and its considerable growth makes it suitable for use towards the rear of large flowerbeds, in mixed hedges or even at the edge of woodland to create a transition with the countryside. Pairing with Helianthus, Heliopsis or daylilies will create a delightfully colourful scene. As it is a bush that thrives near water, it can be planted perhaps along with Cornus stolonifera Faviramea with its yellow bark, behind a foreground of astilbes, not far from a pond.

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Plant habit

Height at maturity 2.50 m
Spread at maturity 2 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May to June
Inflorescence Corymb
Flower size 4 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Fruit colour white

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour variegated with white

Botanical data

Genus

Cornus

Species

alba

Cultivar

Sibirica Variegata

Family

Cornaceae

Other common names

White Dogwood, Siberian Dogwood

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference780912

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Planting and care

The Cornus alba Sibirica Variegata will thrive in a cool, fertile and humus-bearing soil, even if it is damp, heavy or slightly chalky. Plant it from November to March, in a sunny location to enhance the foliage colours or, if necessary, in a bright semi-shade.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery, Shaded rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Back of border, Container, Hedge, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, fertile, deep

Care

Pruning instructions Only the new shoots of the year are coloured, so prune the branches at the end of winter, more or less short depending on the desired silhouette (pruning is not a problem as its growth is very fast): - Cut at 30 cm (11.8 in) from the ground if you want a very compact bush of 1 m (3.3 ft) in height. Add compost at the base to nourish the bush. - Cut off a third or even half the branches to obtain a more voluminous bush.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to March
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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