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Cornus alba 'Elegantissima' - Silver Edge Dogwood - Photo courtesy of Van Belle Nursery Inc.

Silver Edge Dogwood

Cornus alba 'Elegantissima'

  • AKA Swida alba 'Elegantissima'
  • AKA Cornus alba 'Argenteo-Marginata'
  • Tiny yellowish-white flowers in flat-topped clusters
  • Clusters of blue-white drupes in the summer
  • Grayish-green leaves with irregular creamy margins
  • Red twigs add winter interest
  • Bloom Time: Late spring

ZONE:
2

COLOUR:
White, Yellow

HEIGHT:
125-150 cm

SPREAD:
100-120 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in medium moisture and a well-drained soil, however, they will tolerate a wide range of soils. Plant in full sun to partial shade. 

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Birds
Attracts Birds
Fast
Fast
Fragrant
Fragrant
SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained
ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous
Berries
Decorative Winter Bark
FLOWERING TIME:
Spring
HABIT:
Rounded
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Variegated
Green
White
LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging
Woodland/woods edge