95+ Cornus Alba Elegantissima Tree

This is also sold as elegantissima. Cornus alba commonly called tatarian dogwood is a rapid growing multi stemmed suckering deciduous shrub that is native to eastern and central asia in areas in part inhabited by tatars or tartars it typically matures to 8 10 tall.

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ensemble Cornus alba elegantissima tree!!!

For the best show of red stems in autumn cut them back hard each march. In the spring bright gray green leaves emerge with a wide irregular margin of pure white. Grows 6 8 x 6 8. The summer flowers are cream and the large green leaves turn an attractive autumn shade too.

Cornus alba elegantissima is an easy to maintain shrub which is neat bushy and fills a gap in the border quickly and easily. The variegated red twig dogwood cornus alba elegantissima is a deciduous shrub that grows to a height of between 6 and 8 feet tall with a 4 to 6 foot spread. It typically matures to 8 10 tall. This variegation remains vibrant and does not fade during summer.

In autumn when the leaves fall the plant is afire with upright flaming red stems adding plenty of interest to the winter garden. Deep red stems in winter cornus alba sibirica stunning bright coral red stems in winter and blue fruits in summer. Cornus alba elegantissima is a work horse shrub giving a great deal for the little it asks in the way of care and attention. Creamy white flowers in flat topped clusters cymes to 2 1 2 across bloom in late spring sometimes with sparse intermittent.

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