Cornus alba 'Sibirica Variegata' (Red-barked dogwood 'Sibirica Variegata')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 2.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 2.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Cornus alba 'Sibirica Variegata'

Other names: Red-barked dogwood 'Sibirica Variegata', Variegated siberian dogwood


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Genus: Cornus

Variety or cultivar: 'Sibirica Variegata' _ 'Sibirica Variegata' is a medium deciduous shrub producing a dense thicket of slender red stems, turning an even brighter crimson during the winter. It also forms variegated foliage which turn red in autumn; small, flat, cream flowerheads; and bluish-white berries.

Cornus alba 'Sibirica Variegata' is: Deciduous

Flower: White in Spring; White in Summer

Foliage: Variegated, Cream, Green in Summer; Red in Autumn

Stem: Red in Winter

Fruit: Blue, White in Autumn

Habit: Branching, Suckering

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Specific pests: Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mussel scale

General care

Propagation methods: Hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Cornus alba 'Sibirica Variegata' (Red-barked dogwood 'Sibirica Variegata') will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 5-10 years.


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Suggested uses: Low Maintenance

Cultivation: Plant in most soils in sun or partial shade.

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Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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