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Dogwood, Pagoda, Alternate Leaf

Cornus alternifolia Golden Shadows An outstanding new variegated selection of Pagoda dogwood with bright golden-yellow variegated foliage shaped like a hosta. A big bold gold margin surrounds the emerald green center. New growth is often infused with hints of red. In the spring its graced with attractive white flowers. 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 #11287; asexual propagation prohibited.    Height: 6-12 Feet    Width: 6-12 Feet    Zone: 3-7  Zone Map    Exposure: Best in Part Sun    Landscape Uses: Specimen    Bloom: White    Bloom Size: 1-2" clusters    Blooms: Late Spring-Summer    Grown in: Quart Pot    Cannot ship to: FL/HI/PR    Ships: Now $14.99 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.

Pagoda 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. Pagoda Dogwood is used as a specimen or patio tree for small-scale landscapes where it is well-suited due to its small mature size.

Clear all turf away from beneath the branches to reduce competition with turf and remove some branches so they will not touch each other. Remove some secondary branches from main branches (especially those toward the end of the main branches) if main branches have included bark. This reduces the likelihood of main branches splitting from the tree later when it has grown to become an important part of the landscape. Locate the tree properly, taking into account the ultimate size since the tree looks best if it is not pruned to control size. The tree can enhance any landscape with its delightful spring flush of foliage and flowers. It can be the centerpiece of your landscape if properly located.

Prune early in the life of the tree to develop several major branches well-spaced along a central trunk. This will improve the durability of the tree compared to trees with many upright and spreading branches originating from one point on the trunk. Prune to maintain a dominant leader by cutting back competing leaders and branches. Do this every 3 years for the first 15-20 years after planting. Regularly reduce the length of low aggressive branches by making drop crotch cuts if these branches will be in the way later and have to be removed later. This will prevent you from having to make large pruning wounds later.

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

Soil Condition: Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline, Well drained, Acidic, Slightly alkaline. Medium salt tolerance. Tolerates moderate drought.

Pests: Twig blight and scale can cause problems

Diseases: Leaf spot, twig blight, and canker are problems for pagoda dogwoods

Introduced by the superb plantsman Walter Stackman, Lake Geneva, IL