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Other common names wedding cake tree variegated table dogwood
Family Cornaceae
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
Details 'Variegata' is a small deciduous tree with strongly tiered branches bearing narrowly ovate leaves broadly margined with cream and turning yellow in autumn. Small, cream flowers in flat clusters are followed by black berries
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Bushy
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H5
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Aspect North-facing or South-facing or West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Exposed or Sheltered
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
SoilClay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Neutral
Ultimate height 4-8 metres
Ultimate spread 4-8 metres
Time to ultimate height 20-50 years
Cultivation Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
Propagation Propagate by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types Low Maintenance Architectural
Pruning Pruning group 1
Pests Generally pest free but can get horse chestnut scale
Diseases Generally disease free
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wedding cake tree
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