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    • Photo of Cornus alba 'Kesselringii' flower, foliage, stem by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Cornus alba 'Kesselringii'

    Also Known As

    • Kesselringii Tatarian Dogwood

    Plant type

    aquatic

    size

    • H: 4'-8'
    • W: 3'-8'

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

    Cornus alba 'Kesselringii' plant details

    Cornus alba 'Kesselringii' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous aquatic with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus alba 'Kesselringii'

    Plant type: aquatic
    Plant family: cornaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: basket weaving, cutting garden, distinctive bark, hedge

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus alba 'Kesselringii'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: erosion and verticillium wilt

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Striking mixed with red ; yellow twig dogwoods or by itself, the purplish-black stems of this 6-8' shrub are especially showy in winter while its leaves with their purplish tint are notable spring through fall. Sun-PSh/Med-Wet

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Cornus alba 'Kesselringii' plant

    How to Grow Cornus alba 'Kesselringii'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Special Situation

      • erosion control
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Cornus alba 'Aurea'

    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

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    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
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