Cornus alternifolia
Dogwood
The Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea' is a large, spreading deciduous shrub with branches bearing ovate, white-margined leaves. It also has small white flowers. Small, round fruits ripen to a deep blue-purple in late summer. Grow in moist soil in partial shade.
↕ 300 cm – 500 cm
❄ -25 °C
☀ sun, half shade
Flowering period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Planting period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Ideal (Sep–Jan)
Possible (until May)
Not recommended
Characteristics
Botanical
| Genus | Cornus |
| Species | alternifolia |
Bloei
| Flowering period | may |
| Colour (flower) | white |
Blad
| Colour (foliage) | green |
| Evergreen | no |
Groeiwijze
| Height | 300 cm, 500 cm |
Standplaats
| Soil type | acid |
| Winter hardiness | -25 °C |
| Location | sun, half shade |
| Soil moisture | moist, normal |
Gebruik
| Type (use) | shrub, solitary |