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Dogwood, Tatarian

Cornus alba Cream Cracker A sport mutation of C. alba ‘Gouchaulti’ with excellent leaf spot resistance. The green leaves have a cream colored variegation on the older leaves while the young leaves have a golden yellow margin. Purplish-red stems in winter. Patent protected variety.  The propagation of, and or the sale of plant parts is prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag included.  All royalties have been paid. CPBRAF, USPP #12830; asexual propagation prohibited.    Height: 5-6 Feet    Width: 5-6 Feet    Zone: 3-7  Zone Map    Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun    Landscape Uses: Specimen,       Shrub Borders    Bloom: White    Bloom Size: 1-2" clusters    Blooms: Late Spring-Summer    Grown in: Quart Pot    Cannot ship to: FL/HI/PR    Ships: N/A $12.99 Unavailable

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The genus Cornus is a member of the Dogwood family and one that gardeners often look to for ornamental plants. The species are mostly shrubs or small trees that sport opposite leaves and usually produce a showy bract that surrounds the true flower and adds greatly to its effect. For attractive color in winter, look to the stems of C. sanguinea or C. sericea.

Tatarian Dogwood can be grown in full sun, partial or deep shade on moist, acid, well-drained, and cool soil. Keep a mulch around the root system to encourage vigorous root growth. Dogwood is used as a specimen. Blood red stem color makes a striking statement in the winter landscape.

Note: Tolerates only slight alkalinity. Fruit litter is not a problem.

Soil Condition: Acidic, Alkaline, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline, Well drained, Acidic, Alkaline, Slightly alkaline Tolerates flooding, Tolerates moderate drought

Pests: Twig blight and scale can cause problems

Diseases: Leaf spot, twig blight, and canker are problems

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