Flower colour
Flower style:
Clusters/spraysFoliage colour
Foliage style:
Medium and ovalInterest colour
Interest:
Interest styleSun
Partial shade
Shade
Well drained
Moist well drained
Moist
Aquatic
Bog/marginal
Hardiness
Zone
0
Plant size:
3m
3m
Cornus alba 'Aurea'
Red barked dogwood or Siberian dogwood
Scientific family:
CornaceaeType:
ShrubOrigin:
Asia: SiberiaLifecycle:
DeciduousGarden style:
Cottage/informal or woodlandPosition:
Border or focal/architecturalCharacteristics:
Autumn colour, colourful bark and winter colourSoil:
Clay, loam, sand or siltpH:
Acid or neutralFragrance:
NoneAspect:
South, east or westExposure:
Exposed or shelteredGrowth rate:
FastMaintenance:
High maintenanceTime to maturity:
5-10 yearsAwards:
AGM
Description:
Cornus alba 'Aurea' is a vigorous deciduous shrub with golden-yellow leaves in spring and summer, which become deep yellow in autumn. Young stems are bright red and look stunning in winter sunlight. For the best winter colour, stems should be cut back hard in spring. It grows best in damp areas, and the best leaf and stem colour are obtained in full sun, although it will also grow in partial shade.
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Sow Plant out Flower Harvest
by Andrea B
Last updated 13 Jan 2012
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