Cornus alternifolia 'Golden Shadows'
Cornus - Bush Dogwood ; Family: Cornaceae ; (Corn-us: Latin meaning horn, describes the toughness of the wood) ; Nearly Solid Gold Foliage Fragrant blooms and delectable berries add to the ornamental appeal Plant Patent 11,287. cv. W. Stackman. The most marvelously variegated Pagoda Dogwood of all, this very compact cultivar offers foliage of brightest yellow-gold, marked only slightly with dark green at the center of each leaf. A spectacular show in spring, when the leaves first unfurl, the tree stays fresh with the addition of fragrant white blooms in early summer and masses of blue-black berries in autumn, attracting songbirds to its branches. Truly a multi-season tree not to be missed!
The branches on Golden ShadowsTM are held almost horizontally, for a layered, tiered effect that makes a splendid silhouette. Just 6 to 8 feet high and wide at maturity, it is a fine choice for containers as well as the partly-shaded
Hardiness Zone: 3-7
Height: 6-8 Feet
Light: Full Sun/Partial Shade
Publisher: Hirt's Gardens
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