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Cornus alternifolia Golden Shadows® PP11287

Scientific Name: Cornus alternifolia 'Wstackman'

Also Known As

  • Cornus alternifolia 'Golden Shadows'
  • Cornus alternifolia 'W. Stackman'
  • Golden Shadows® Green Osier
  • Golden Shadows® Pagoda Dogwood

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 15'-20'
  • W: 15'-20'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Cornus alternifolia Golden Shadows® PP11287 plant details

Cornus alternifolia Golden Shadows® PP11287 is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer cream and white flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and 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 alternifolia Golden Shadows® PP11287

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus alternifolia Golden Shadows® PP11287

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The handsomely layered branches of this small (to 6-12') lovely almost-native tree are decked with foliage edged with golden-yellow and tinted-red in spring with lacy clusters of white flowers followed by black fruit. S-PSh/M PP11287
a.k.a. 'W. Stackman'. Perfect for illuminating the shady landscape is the new gold variegated selection of Pagoda Dogwood. It has a lovely habit, with horizontal tiered branches, reaching a useful size of 15-20' rather quickly. 15-20" plants in 1 gallon pots for spring shipping.
A fabulous selection with leaves that emerge copper-orange and then turn pale yellow and lime green. Has been a slow grower for us but worth the wait. 15 ' tall & wide.
This new form of C. alternifolia has golden yellow margins rather than the cream variegation of C. alternifolia 'Argentea'. The layered foliage will form a beautiful large shrub or small tree. We presume that c. alternifolia 'Golden Shadows' will be larger than C. argentea (perhaps 20' tall.)

Gardening facts about Cornus alternifolia Golden Shadows® PP11287 plant

How to Grow Cornus alternifolia Golden Shadows® PP11287

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
  • Fruit

    • blue
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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