Cornus alba Aurea

Flower colour

Flower style:
Clusters/sprays

Foliage colour

Foliage style:
Medium and oval

Interest colour

Interest:
Interest style

Sun

Partial shade

Shade

Well drained

Moist well drained

Moist

Aquatic

Bog/marginal

Hardiness

Zone
0
Plant size:
3m
Cornus alba 'Aurea' (Red barked dogwood or Siberian dogwood) Height: 300cm Spread: 300cm
3m
Graphical representation of Cornus alba 'Aurea' (Red barked dogwood or Siberian dogwood) Height: 300cm Spread: 300cm

Cornus alba 'Aurea'

Red barked dogwood or Siberian dogwood
Scientific family:
Cornaceae
Type:
Shrub
Origin:
Asia: Siberia
Lifecycle:
Deciduous
Garden style:
Cottage/informal or woodland
Position:
Border or focal/architectural
Characteristics:
Autumn colour, colourful bark and winter colour
Soil:
Clay, loam, sand or silt
pH:
Acid or neutral
Fragrance:
None
Aspect:
South, east or west
Exposure:
Exposed or sheltered
Growth rate:
Fast
Maintenance:
High maintenance
Time to maturity:
5-10 years
Awards:
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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