Cornus × rutgersensis 'Michael Steinhardt' (v)
A vigorous shrub or small tree to 7m in height with variegated leaves which have a mid-green centre with a bold wide golden edge in spring, becoming attractively patched with burgundy purple and pink in autumn. Each bloom has four blousy, rounded bracts surrounding a neat central cluster of small yellow-green flowers. Fruits are red, not necessarily seeded.
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream White Yellow Green | Yellow Gold Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink Red Purple Variegated | Red | ||
| Winter |
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
- Spreading branched
- 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
Grow in fertile, humus-rich well-drained soil in sun or partial shade in a warm, sunny position for summer heat, with shelter from cold winds. For more advice, see flowering dogwood cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by grafting or from semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to horse chestnut scale
Diseases
May be sucseptible to cornus anthracnose diseases, but have been bred to be more resistant.
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