Dogwood, 1 gal, Ivory Halo

A compact, rounded form of Silver Dogwood with very showy, white-margined light green foliage and brilliant red winter stems. Creamy white spring blooms are followed by blue-grey ornamental berries. Excellent specimen, accent plant or in mass Planting.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Rounded
Mature Height: 1.5m (5 ft.)
Mature Spread: 1.5m (5 ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Rabbit Resistant, Attracts Birds, Winter Interest

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Creamy white
Flowering Time: May – June
Foliage Colour: Variegated; Light green with white margins
Bark Colour: Brilliant red
Fruit: Ornamental blue-grey berries

Care

General Maintenance: To encourage bright red stems, annually prune to remove one-third of oldest stems, leaving strong young whips.
Light: Full sun, Partial sun
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency. Adaptable; can tolerate both dry conditions and some standing water.
Soil: Prefers enriched, moist, well-drained soils but tolerates clay, sand and wet locations when established.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.