Cornus controversa 'Variegata'

Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree

Family: Cornaceae Dogwood


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 8A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Woodland garden
Height 20' to 30' / 6.00m to 9.20m
Spread 25' to 35' / 7.60m to 10.60m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green, silvery, variegated
Fruit color Black, blue
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage