Dogwood, 2 gal, Golden Variegated

Dogwood, 2 gal, Golden VariegatedExtremely hardy and easily grown. Rounded and multi stemmed form. Red bark highlights green foliage with yellow margin turning purple red in fall. Clusters of small, yellow white spring blooms mature to light blue white ornamental berries. Tolerates many soil types. Attributes Type: Deciduous Shrub Growth Habit: Upright, Rounded Mature Height: 1. 5 2m (5 6ft.) Mature Spread: 2 2. 25m (6 8ft.) Zone: 3 Feature Characteristics: Rabbit Resistant, Attracts

Extremely hardy and easily grown. Rounded and multi-stemmed form. Red bark highlights green foliage with yellow margin turning purple-red in fall. Clusters of small, yellow-white spring blooms mature to light blue-white ornamental berries. Tolerates many soil types.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Upright, Rounded
Mature Height: 1.5 - 2m (5 - 6ft.)
Mature Spread: 2 - 2.25m (6 - 8ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Rabbit Resistant, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Winter Interest

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Yellow-white
Flowering Time: May
Foliage Colour: Green with golden-yellow margins, turning purple-red in the fall.
Bark Colour: Bright red
Fruit: Ornamental light blue-white berries in the fall.

Care

General Maintenance: Little pruning is necessary, although pruning to ground level when old to rejuvenate fresh new growth is recommended. Prune to remove broken or damaged limbs.
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency. Adaptable; can tolerate both dry conditions and some standing water.
Soil: Prefers a moist, well drained, slightly acidic soil.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.