Cornus alba Ivory Halo ('Bailhalo'PBR)
dogwood [Ivory Halo]
A compact cultivar reaching 1.5-2m. It has red stems, brighter when young, variegated cream and green deciduous foliage that can turn red in autumn. Clusters of small white flowers in late spring and early summer are followed by blue-white fruits
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | White | Green White Variegated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | White | Green White Variegated | |
| Autumn | Red | Green Variegated White Red | ||
| Winter | Red |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Cornaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Cornus can be deciduous shrubs or trees, or creeping, woody-based perennials, some with brightly coloured young stems. Tiny flowers are borne in dense clusters, sometimes with showy bracts. Many have fine autumn colour
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Will grow in most soil conditions in sun or partial shade. For more information see winter stem colour cultivation or flowering dogwood cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Low Maintenance
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pruning group 7 for colourful stems
Pests
Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to horse chestnut scale
Diseases
May be susceptible to cornus anthracnose and honey fungus
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