Species tatarian dogwood
light-green leaves with brown stems and branches

tatarian dogwood

Cornus alba 'Argenteomarginata'

Tatarian dogwood (Cornus alba 'Argenteomarginata') is an amazing plant species. It is perfect for adding interest to gardens, parks and other landscapes. It is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall and has striking, creamy yellow leaves with a pinkish/burgundy edge to them. In the late winter you will find clusters of white flowers followed by blue-black berries. Tatarian dogwood is also known for its outstanding winter color as the leaves turn to a beautiful reddish/purple color. It is also incredibly easy to maintain and quite tolerant to a range of soil types. There's no doubt that the Tatarian dogwood will add beauty and interest to any garden.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 7

Flowers:

Yellowish-white Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,cream,white

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Water Tatarian dogwood deeply and infrequently to encourage strong root system development. Water your Tatarian Dogwood once a week during the first growing season to establish good growth. During the drier months, water at least once per month if there is no rainfall. If your area is particularly dry, water your Tatarian Dogwood every 2 weeks during the summer months. This will keep the soil moist throughout the season.

sunlight

Tatarian dogwood (Cornus alba 'Argenteomarginata') can tolerate full or partial sun, but does best with at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight on most days. During the peak of summer, it may require some shade during the afternoon to avoid sunburns. During the winter, some shade can help prevent the leaf burning caused by bright and cold sunlight. In general, it grows best in an area with morning sun and afternoon shade.

pruning

Tatarian dogwood (Cornus alba 'Argenteomarginata') should be pruned in late winter or early spring. This plant benefits from selective pruning to thin out old branches and to encourage the growth of young, vigorous stems. Pruning should be done slowly and carefully, removing no more than 1-third of the total growth in any single year. This will help maintain the natural shape and size of the plant while promoting a healthier, more attractive form.

Season

Fall
Winter
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Starts Flowering

Tatarian dogwood typically starts flowering in late April or early May.

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