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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

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    An unusual and especially showy form of the western flowering dogwood whose older leaves are splashed and spotted with yellow. PSh/Med/GdDrain

    By: Forestfarm

    Leaves are variegated green and gold. Flowers are white.

    By: Whitman Farms

    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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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

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    Zones

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    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea'

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    Zones

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    Size

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    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
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