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Cornus alba Creme de Mint™

Scientific Name: Cornus alba 'Crimizam'

Also Known As

  • Cornus alba 'Creme de Mint'
  • Creme de Mint Tatarian Dogwood

Plant type

shrub, aquatic

size

  • H: 4'-5'
  • W: 5'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

Cornus alba Creme de Mint™ plant details

Cornus alba Creme de Mint™ is a broadleaf deciduous aquatic shrub with variegated foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus alba Creme de Mint™

Plant type: aquatic shrub
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous variegated
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: contorted, distinctive bark, yellow stems

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus alba Creme de Mint™

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Mint-green leaves variegated with creamy-white are eye-catching spring-summer as are the chartreuse-gold stems all winter on this denser branched more compact (to 4-5'x 4-5') shrub dogwood. S/M-W

Gardening facts about Cornus alba Creme de Mint™ plant

How to Grow Cornus alba Creme de Mint™

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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