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Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearls'

Also Known As

  • Red Barked Dogwood
  • Tartarian Dogwood

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 6'-10'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearls' plant details

Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearls' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and white flowers emerge followed by blue and white fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and standing water - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearls'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring
Uses: compact, fall color, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearls'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: standing water - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Its? Siberian hardiness and a profusion of white flowers, followed by white berries, like white (turning blue with age) pearls along the red branches in fall, give this new shrub dogwood its name. S-PSh/M-W
It is grown for the red winter stems and its pearl white fruit in fall. This hardy shrub will grow into a large attractive plant.

Gardening facts about Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearls' plant

How to Grow Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearls'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • standing water - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Fruit

    • white
    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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