Cornus alba 'Bud's Yellow’

Cornus alba 'Bud’s Yellow’: Golden Stems, Four-Season Structure

'Bud’s Yellow' lights up the winter landscape with vibrant yellow stems that shine against snow and evergreen backdrops. In spring, soft green foliage emerges alongside creamy white flowers, followed by white berries and golden fall colour. With its upright, multi-stemmed habit and excellent cold hardiness, this cultivar is a versatile structural element in all-season landscapes.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 200–250 cm (6.5–8 ft)
• Spread: 150–200 cm (5–6.5 ft)
• Flower Colour: White (spring)
• Flowering Period: Late spring
• Foliage: Medium green turning golden yellow in fall
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained; tolerates clay and wet soils

Uses and Benefits: Ideal for mass plantings, naturalized borders, wet areas, or as a hedge, 'Bud’s Yellow' adds year-round interest with minimal upkeep. Its stem colour provides winter brightness, while spring blooms and fall berries support pollinators and birds. A reliable choice for both design structure and ecological value.

Care Instructions: Grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. For strongest winter stem colour, prune out older stems in early spring to encourage new growth. Drought-tolerant once established but benefits from supplemental watering in dry spells.

History: A selection of the native Tatarian dogwood, 'Bud’s Yellow' is favoured for its strong yellow stem colour, vigorous habit, and adaptability to urban and natural landscapes alike.

Final Thoughts: Whether planted en masse or used as a winter accent, 'Bud’s Yellow' delivers vivid stem colour, wildlife value, and year-round resilience to Canadian gardens.