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Cornus sericea 'Silver and Gold'

Also Known As

  • Cornus stolonifera 'Silver and Gold'
  • Yellow Twig Dogwood

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 8'-9'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Cornus sericea 'Silver and Gold' plant details

Cornus sericea 'Silver and Gold' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by white fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - 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 sericea 'Silver and Gold'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 9 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus sericea 'Silver and Gold'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Dick Lighty selection of Yellow Twig Dogwood, its nicely variegated, and considered superior to argenteo-marginata; stolonifera is hardly my favorite dogwood but I'm quite taken by this.
Leaves have a creamy irregular border around the margin and the variegation pattern is stable; the stem color is yellow.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Variegated Yellow Twig Dogwood. White edged green foliage makes this shrub a more interesting landscape subject during the growing season, but really grow this for the bright yellow stems in winter. Situate in front of dark leaved evergreens for a dramtic effect. Grows to 8-9'. 18-24" plants for spring shipping.

Gardening facts about Cornus sericea 'Silver and Gold' plant

How to Grow Cornus sericea 'Silver and Gold'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 8'-10'

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Width: 5'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
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Size

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Zones

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Size

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  • even moisture
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 15'-20'

  • sun - mostly shade
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