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Cornus alba 'Gouchaultii'

Also Known As

  • Gold and Rose Dogwood
  • Gouchaultii Tatarian Dogwood

Plant type

shrub, aquatic

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Cornus alba 'Gouchaultii' plant details

Cornus alba 'Gouchaultii' is a broadleaf deciduous aquatic shrub with variegated foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus alba 'Gouchaultii'

Plant type: aquatic shrub
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous variegated
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: basket weaving, cutting garden, distinctive bark, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus alba 'Gouchaultii'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: erosion and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?A superb form? (Hillier) of the shrub dogwood with conspicuous gold and pinkish variegation on the leaves; has the familiar red twigs. S-PSh/M-W
A spectacular variegated form that is similar to 'Spaethii' but more vigorous, margins of the leaves are yellow and rose and the center is green and rose with a bit of white, stems blood red in winter ultimately reaching 6-8' in height.
Gold and Rose Dogwood. Gold and pinkish variegation on the leaves. Red twigs. To zone 3.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Gardening facts about Cornus alba 'Gouchaultii' plant

How to Grow Cornus alba 'Gouchaultii'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • erosion control
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

4a-8b

Size

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Width: 8'-10'

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Plant Type

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Zones

4a-8b

Size

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Width: 5'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 6'-10'

Width: 6'-10'

  • sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 12'-15'

Width: 10'-20'

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

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Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 15'-20'

Width: 15'-20'

  • sun - mostly shade
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