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    Cornus florida 'Golden Nugget'

    Also Known As

    • Golden Nugget Eastern Dogwood

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 15'-20'
    • W: 15'-20'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Cornus florida 'Golden Nugget' plant details

    Cornus florida 'Golden Nugget' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with variegated foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun 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 florida 'Golden Nugget'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: cornaceae
    Foliage: deciduous variegated
    Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: fall color, small tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus florida 'Golden Nugget'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Bright splashes of gold on its leaves make this white-flowering dogwood a show-stopper all season with spring flowers, showy leaves, and fall berries. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    The gold variegation on this white flowering dogwood holds up very well in the sun and the fall color is marvelous. The tree stays fairly small: around 20'. zone 5

    By: Whitman Farms

    Gardening facts about Cornus florida 'Golden Nugget' plant

    How to Grow Cornus florida 'Golden Nugget'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    aka Red Barked Dogwood, Red Twig Dogwood, Tartarian Dogwood

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Cornus alba 'Cream Cracker' PP12830

    aka Cream Cracker Red Barked Dogwood, Cream Cracker Red Twig Dogwood, Cream Cracker Tartarian Dogwood

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Aquatic

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearls'

    aka Red Barked Dogwood, Tartarian Dogwood

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • standing water - regular
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    Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea'

    aka Pagoda Dogwood

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12'-15'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture
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    Cornus alternifolia Golden Shadows® PP11287

    Scientific Name: Cornus alternifolia 'Wstackman'

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

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Cornus alternifolia Golden Shadows® PP11287 foliage by Avant Gardens
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