Cornus alba 'Wintersun'
dogwood 'Wintersun'
An erect, branched, twiggy shrub to 2m in height, with green stems turning to orange-red in winter, bearing green leaves in spring, then yellow in summer, turning to shades of yellow, red and burgundy in autumn. Creamy flowers in late spring to early summer followed by round, white berries ripening to blueish-white
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Neutral, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | Cream White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream White | |||
| Autumn | Orange Red | White Blue | ||
| Winter | Orange Red |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Cornaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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
Unresolved
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
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Wildlife gardens
- Hedging and screens
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to horse chestnut scale
Diseases
May be susceptible to cornus anthracnose.
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