Species tatarian dogwood
purple-green leaves with lime-green veins and midribs on red petioles and stems

tatarian dogwood

Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearls'

The Tatarian Dogwood is a beautiful shrub, perfect for adding a splash of colour to your garden. It is known for its impressive clusters of creamy white flowers that bloom in late spring and for its bright red berries in late summer. 'Siberian Pearls' is an especially stunning variety, boasting red and yellow foliage during the autumn months and vibrant pink and orange hues during the winter. The berries appeal to a variety of birds that flock to them in the winter months, making it a popular choice of gardeners with an interest in wildlife gardening. its low maintenance habit and heart shaped leaves make it a great choice for any garden.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

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

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 7

Flowers:

White Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Tatarian dogwood (Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearls') should be watered deeply on a consistent basis. Aim to water about 1-2 inches of water a week during the warmer months, and once every 10-14 days during the winter months. It is essential to ensure that the soil is kept moist at all times. If you are planting a new Tatarian Dogwood, you should water deeply after planting. After that, water them as needed, to maintain moist soil. It is important that you do not over-water the plant, as this can lead to root rot. Avoid getting the leaves wet when watering, as this can cause disease and fungal infections.

sunlight

Tatarian Dogwood (Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearls') grows best when planted in full sun to partial shade. In full sun, it will need at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. In partial shade, the plant will need at least 2 to 3 hours of direct sunlight. It can tolerate some shade, but if it is planted mostly in shade, it will not flower well or produce as many vibrant berries.

pruning

Tatarian dogwood (Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearls') should be pruned in late winter or early spring. Pruning should be light and selective, removing only a few of the oldest and most damaged stems. This will help improve the shape of the plant and stimulate new growth and flowering. Pruning should not be done in summer or fall, as this can stress the plant and cause dieback. If desired, a light pruning can be done in summer once the flowering has ended. Avoid cutting beyond the desired shape or removing too many branches, as this can result in an unbalanced and lopsided shrub.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
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May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearls' typically start flowering in late April or early May.

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