Variegated Red Twig Dogwood Bush

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. White berries are often tinged blue or green.

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Variegated red twig dogwood bush

Vigorous and adaptable naturally forms a thicket of upright blood red stems. In autumn when the leaves fall the plant is afire with upright flaming red stems adding plenty of interest to the winter garden. Variegated leaves attractive berries stunning fall color and showy red stems in winter make this a wonderful shrub for all seasons.

Best color in full sun. When planting red twig dogwoods give them plenty of room. Department of agriculture zones 3 to 8.

Both plants have two toned or. Variegated dogwoods come in either a shrub or tree and are easy to grow in a variety of soils and climates hardy in u s. Red twig dogwood is one of those plants where more is better.

Red twig dogwood will brighten your winter landscaping with its bright red branches. Partial to full sun. They grow up to 8 feet 2 5 m tall with an 8 foot 2 5 m spread.

Overcrowding encourages diseases and causes less attractive thin stems. The shrubs actually can provide year round interest despite bearing spring blossoms variegated leaves during summer and berries from summer to fall clearly this plant s common name explains the main reason that people grow it. Namely the bush s red twigs which are brightest from late winter to early spring.

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