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Hedgerows Gold Variegated Red-Twig Dogwood

Cornus sericea 'Hedgerows Gold'

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Hedgerows Gold Variegated Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Hedgerows Gold') at Little Red Farm Nursery

Hedgerows Gold Variegated Red-Twig Dogwood foliage

Hedgerows Gold Variegated Red-Twig Dogwood foliage

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Hedgerows Gold Variegated Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Hedgerows Gold') at Little Red Farm Nursery

Hedgerows Gold Variegated Red-Twig Dogwood

Hedgerows Gold Variegated Red-Twig Dogwood

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Height:  8 feet

Spread:  10 feet

Sunlight:  full sun  partial shade 

Hardiness Zone:  3a

Other Names:  C.stolonifera

Description:

One of the best general purpose shrubs for northern landscapes, very hardy; good fall color, and brilliant red stems are highlighted by winter snow; can actually grow quite large, plan well ahead, tends to sucker

Ornamental Features

Hedgerows Gold Variegated Red-Twig Dogwood has attractive gold-variegated light green foliage on a plant with a round habit of growth. The pointy leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding dark red in the fall. It has clusters of creamy white flowers at the ends of the branches in late spring. It produces white berries in late summer. The red branches are extremely showy and add significant winter interest.

Landscape Attributes

Hedgerows Gold Variegated Red-Twig Dogwood is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

  • Suckering

Hedgerows Gold Variegated Red-Twig Dogwood is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Mass Planting
  • Hedges/Screening
  • General Garden Use
  • Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens

Planting & Growing

Hedgerows Gold Variegated Red-Twig Dogwood will grow to be about 8 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.

This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It is an amazingly adaptable plant, tolerating both dry conditions and even some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selection of a native North American species.

 
 
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Characteristics
Massing  Screening  Garden  Naturalizing 
Applications
Flowers  Fruit  Foliage Color  Fall Color  Bark  Winter Value  Attracts Wildlife 
Ornamental Features