The best time to start harvesting the fruits from the species Cornus controversa 'Variegata' is in late summer or early fall, typically between August and October.
Variegated Giant Dogwood
Cornus controversa 'Variegata'
Also Known As - Wedding Cake TreeThe Variegated Giant Dogwood (Cornus controversa 'Variegata') is an amazing show-stopper in any garden! With its unique mottled variegated foliage in shades of grey-green, cream, and yellow, and large white flowers, it certainly won't be overlooked. It offers immense seasonal interest with its vibrant leaves in the summer and fiery red stems in the winter. It's also extremely tough and resilient to almost any conditions, so you can be sure of a healthy, long-lived shrub. It makes a great specimen shrub and provides a great architectural presence to any garden.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
6
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Soil:
Acidic, Humus rich, Well-drained
Fruits:
pink,white Fruits In Autumn Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,yellow,white
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Variegated Giant Dogwood (Cornus controversa 'Variegata') should be watered often enough to keep the soil moist but not saturated. Water the plant at least once or twice a week during periods of active growth, and adjust the frequency of watering according to the plant's needs. During periods of dormancy in the winter months, reduce the amount of watering to just once per month. Check the soil moisture first with your fingertips to determine if the plant needs water or not. If the soil feels dry, it is time to water.
sunlight
Variegated Giant Dogwoods (Cornus controversa 'Variegata') prefer full sun to partial shade. They need at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day, especially during the peak growing season from late spring to early fall. When sunlight is limited, they may produce fewer flowers and may start to lose their naturally vibrant variegated foliage. During the winter months, Variegated Giant Dogwoods can tolerate low light or even full shade.
pruning
Prune the Variegated Giant Dogwood (Cornus controversa 'Variegata') between late fall and early spring. While this shrub does not necessarily need constant pruning, it is best to remove any dead, damaged, or diseased branches and cut back any overly long or out-of-shape shoots in late fall and early spring. In addition, ornamental pruning can be done in late fall or early spring to maintain the desired shape and size of the shrub. Taking off more than 1/3 of the branches at once is not recommended, as it can cause shock to the shrub.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Variegated Giant Dogwood typically starts flowering in late April or early May.
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from the species Cornus controversa 'Variegata' is in late summer or early fall, typically between August and October.
