Cornus 'Celestial Shadow'

Also Known As

Celestial Shadow Dogwood

Plant type

tree

size

H: 18'-20'
W: 15'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Cornus 'Celestial Shadow' plant details

Cornus 'Celestial Shadow' is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus 'Celestial Shadow'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 15 FT wide, 18 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus 'Celestial Shadow'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Celestial Shadow Dogwood is a choice ornamental tree that will dazzle all season long. The variegated leaves begin in spring with a generous margin of yellow followed by striking white flowers. The fall colors are spectacular shades of purple and fuchsia. The Celestial Shadow Dogwood is the perfect accent tree offering a high degree of disease and pest resistance. Due to state restrictions, we cannot ship this item to Florida.

By: Maples N More Nursery

Small, deciduous tree with an upright habit. Yellow and green variegated foliage is accompanied by large white flowers in late spring to early summer. Foliage turns wonderful shades of orange and red in the fall. This tree is a mutation of Cornus florida x kousa 'Celestial'. It is sterile and should not produce fruit. It has shown to have a high level of disease resistance to anthracnose. Growth Rate medium