Variegated Dogwood

Tatarian dogwood is a large shrub grown for its white-edged leaves and red stems. The variegated leaves have white outside margins with greyish-green interiors. Creamy white flowers are borne on clusters in early summer. The bark on the new stems is red, then fades to grey as the branches age.

Tatarian dogwood, although winter hardy, requires regular moisture to grow well. It can be a good choice for its attractive bark and variegated leaves, but needs to be planted in area where it will be watered regularly. 

Variegated Dogwood

Tatarian dogwood is a large shrub grown for its white-edged leaves and red stems. The variegated leaves have white outside margins with greyish-green interiors. Creamy white flowers are borne on clusters in early summer. The bark on the new stems is red, then fades to grey as the branches age.

Tatarian dogwood, although winter hardy, requires regular moisture to grow well. It can be a good choice for its attractive bark and variegated leaves, but needs to be planted in area where it will be watered regularly. 

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Cornus alba 'Argenteo-marginata'

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Pronunciation

KOR-nus AL-ba ar-jen-tee-oh-mar-jeh-NAH-tuh

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Mature Height

6 to 8 ft.

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Mature Spread

6 to 8 ft.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

creamy white

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Bloom time

late spring to early summer

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

species is native to Siberia, northern China to Korea

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Light Requirements

sun to filtered shade

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 2-8

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 8,000 ft.

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