Cornus alba 'Elegantissima'
Red-barked dogwood 'Elegantissima', Cornus alba 'Argenteomarginata' , Cornus 'Elegantissima'
Cornus Cornus
'Elegantissima' _ 'Elegantissima' is a bushy shrub with dark-red stems bearing ovate to elliptic, grey-green leaves, cream at the margins and flat clusters white flowers in late spring followed by spherical, white fruit.
Cornus alba 'Elegantissima' is: Deciduous
Branching, Suckering
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
White in Spring; White in Summer
Variegated, White, Grey-green in Summer
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mussel scale , Horse chestnut scale Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mussel scale , Horse chestnut scale
Hardwood cuttings
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Cornus alba 'Elegantissima' (Red-barked dogwood 'Elegantissima') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 5-10 years.
Low Maintenance
Plant in most soils in sun or partial shade.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Cornus alba 'Elegantissima'
Red-barked dogwood 'Elegantissima', Cornus alba 'Argenteomarginata' , Cornus 'Elegantissima'
Cornus Cornus
'Elegantissima' _ 'Elegantissima' is a bushy shrub with dark-red stems bearing ovate to elliptic, grey-green leaves, cream at the margins and flat clusters white flowers in late spring followed by spherical, white fruit.
Garden origin
Deciduous
Branching, Suckering
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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White in Spring; White in Summer
Variegated, White, Grey-green in Summer
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mussel scale , Horse chestnut scale
Hardwood cuttings
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Cornus alba 'Elegantissima' (Red-barked dogwood 'Elegantissima') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 5-10 years.
Low Maintenance
Plant in most soils in sun or partial shade.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
Cornus alba 'Elegantissima' (Red-barked dogwood 'Elegantissima')
Alfalfa dwarf; Anaheim disease; California vine disease; Dwarf disease of alfalfa; Dwarf disease of lucerne; Leaf scald of oleander; Leaf scald of plum; Leaf scorch; Phony disease of peach; Pierce's disease of grapevine; Variegated chlorosis of citrus
Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex
Bacterium
Absent
3
4
A bacterial disease with a wide host range detected in Corsica. Although EU regulated; there remains some concern about the risk of introduction. This subspecies is known to be able to thrive in cooler climates. Should an outbreak occur; there would be a need for eradication action which would result in environmental and social impacts.
Cornus alba 'Elegantissima' (Red-barked dogwood 'Elegantissima')
; Apple bark beetle; Asian ambrosia beetle; Granulate ambrosia beetle
Xylosandrus crassiusculus
Insect
Absent
4
3
Ambrosia beetle which can affect a wide range of broadleaved trees; widespread in Africa; Asia and parts of the US; with outbreaks in France and Italy. The UK climate is unlikely to be suitable for the pest to thrive and cause significant damage but needs to be investigated through research. A Europe-wide PRA will help inform the case for EU regulation. Premises involved in importing wood and host plants from Italy in particular; where official measures are not being taken; should source material carefully.
Cornus alba 'Elegantissima' (Red-barked dogwood 'Elegantissima')
Black timber bark beetle; Smaller alnus bark beetle; tea root borer
Xylosandrus germanus
Insect
Present (Limited)
4
3
Ambrosia beetle affecting a wide range of trees and woody hosts. Widespread in Europe and elsewhere and now present in the south of England. Impacts can be reduced by good silvicultural practices. Surveillance is being carried out to better determine distribution.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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