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    Cornus alba Red Gnome™

    Scientific Name: Cornus alba 'Regnzam'

    Also Known As

    • Cornus alba 'Red Gnome'
    • Red Gnome Dwarf Red Twig Dogwood

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-5'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

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    Cornus alba Red Gnome™ plant details

    Cornus alba Red Gnome™ is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and white flowers emerge followed by white fruit. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus alba Red Gnome™

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: cornaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring
    Uses: compact, dense, fall color, hedge, mass-planting, red stems

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus alba Red Gnome™

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The bright-red twigs of C. alba enjoyed in larger gardens can now be equally appreciated in smaller yards or at the front of a border with this densely branched, low mounded shrub. S-PSh/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Green leaves turn bright red in fall. Dense rounded form. Bright red-purple foliage-fall, red twigs winter, zones 3-8

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Cornus alba Red Gnome™ plant

    How to Grow Cornus alba Red Gnome™

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • cream

    • Fruit

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Cornus alba 'Aurea'

    aka Red Barked Dogwood, Red Twig Dogwood, Tartarian Dogwood

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Cornus alba 'Aurea' foliage by plant lust
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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
    Photo of Cornus alba 'Cream Cracker' PP12830 foliage by plant lust
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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
    Photo of Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearls' foliage by plant lust
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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
    Photo of Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea' foliage, form by plant lust
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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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