Cornus alba 'Elegantissima'

Common Name: Elegantissima Dogwood

Bloomtime: Spring Summer

Bloomcolor: Pink, White

Exposure: Part Sun

Height: 6-8' x 4-6' (2-3 x 1-2m)

Spread: 4-6' (1-2m)

Spacing: 4-6' (1-2m)

Water: Semi-Moist

Hardiness: -30 to -40°F

Zone: 3

Characteristics: Red stems very showy in winter. Gray-green leaves, white edges, One of the very hardiest of the variegated shrubs for garden use, although it can grow quite large for most gardens; also features white fringed green leaves with bright red stems; ideal for color accent in many landscaping applications, Medium-size deciduous shrub. Excellent for naturalizing, Variegated foliage has creamy-white margins on irregular leaves. Winter stems are purple-red with blue-white berries.