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    • Photo of Cornus glabrata foliage by Forestfarm

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    Cornus glabrata

    Also Known As

    • Smooth Dogwood

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-10'
    • W: 6'-20'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    Cornus glabrata plant details

    Cornus glabrata is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and white flowers emerge followed by blue and white fruit. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, clay and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus glabrata

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: cornaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 20 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring
    Uses: rain garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus glabrata

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, clay and rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This lovely 6-10 foot gracefully arching shrub is adorned with creamy-white flowers in spring, native to Oregon and California, it is beautiful and useful; this thicket forming shrub is excellent for stream restoration and its bluish-white berries are much loved by many western birds, from bluebirds to flickers to quail! S-Sh/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Cornus glabrata plant

    How to Grow Cornus glabrata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • average
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Fruit

      • white
      • blue

    • 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
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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
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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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