Cornus alba 'Elegantissima'

Cornus alba 'Elegantissima': Cream-edged Leaves and Red Winter Twigs

Elegantissima dogwood combines grey-green leaves with irregular creamy edges. Pale flower clusters and blue-white summer fruit add detail, while red twigs retain colour after the foliage falls.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 125-150 cm
• Spread: 100-120 cm
• Flower Colour: White, Yellow
• Flowering Period: Late spring
• Foliage: Variegated / Green / White
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun / Partial Sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist to Average Soil; Well-Drained Soil

Uses and Benefits: Its light foliage suits a mixed border with space to show the full shrub.

Care Instructions: Maintain moisture and renew selected older stems to keep the winter colour strong.