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Cornus nuttallii 'Goldspot'

Also Known As

  • Goldspot Dogwood
  • Goldspot Pacific Dogwood
  • Goldspot Western Flowering Dogwood

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 35'-40'
  • W: 20'-35'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

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Cornus nuttallii 'Goldspot' plant details

Cornus nuttallii 'Goldspot' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus nuttallii 'Goldspot'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 35 FT - wide, 35 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus nuttallii 'Goldspot'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dark green leaves are wildly splashed with yellow-gold variegation - a painterly form of the PNW native Dogwood! Very rounded creamy-white flowers. 35'Tx 20'W. Minimum temperature: -10?F
An unusual and especially showy form of the western flowering dogwood whose older leaves are splashed and spotted with yellow. PSh/Med/GdDrain
Leaves are variegated green and gold. Flowers are white.

Gardening facts about Cornus nuttallii 'Goldspot' plant

How to Grow Cornus nuttallii 'Goldspot'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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