Call us: 0800 843 752Free shipping for orders $150 or over
Gift Vouchers

Cornus alba Elegantissima

5 from 1 customers

Red-Twig Dogwood, Elegantissima Dogwood, Cornus Elegantissima, Cornus Elegantissima Dogwood, Cornus a Elegantissima, Elegantissima Red Twig Dogwood, Alba Elegantissima, Elegantissima Cornus alba

Cornus alba Elegantissima is a deciduous shrub grown for its variegated foliage and colourful stems. The leaves emerge green with a white margin in spring and are held densely. They develop gold, apricot and red tones in autumn before falling to leave behind the vibrant and aesthetic, red stems. It typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide. Cornus Elegantissima is a great choice for mixed plantings, using as backdrop for smaller plants, growing for winter colour, or planting around outdoor living areas.

cornus-alba-elegantissima-4
cornus-alba-elegantissima-3
cornus-alba-elegantissima-1

Cornus alba Elegantissima is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Cornus available.

explore them here

Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:3.00 m
Spread:3.00 m
Flowering time:Spring, Summer
Tolerances:Hardy
Garden uses:Hedging, Living areas
Garden styles:Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asRed-Twig Dogwood, Elegantissima Dogwood, Cornus Elegantissima, Cornus Elegantissima Dogwood, Cornus a Elegantissima, Elegantissima Red Twig Dogwood, Alba Elegantissima, Elegantissima Cornus alba

Cornus alba Elegantissima Details

Cornus alba Elegantissima is a deciduous shrub grown for its variegated foliage and colourful stems. The leaves emerge green with a white margin in spring and are held densely. They develop gold, apricot and red tones in autumn before falling to leave behind the vibrant and aesthetic, red stems. Cream-white flowers are borne from spring through summer and are followed by small, white berries in autumn. It typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide though can be trimmed as necessary. Best performance with this shrub is achieved when it is grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, and short periods of dry. Cornus Elegantissima is a great choice for mixed plantings, using as backdrop for smaller plants, growing for winter colour, or planting around outdoor living areas.

Questions and Answers

Have a question about Cornus alba Elegantissima? We are here to help.

Reviews

5 from 1 customers
Elizabeth Gold - Auckland

A strong and healthy specimen.

More species and varieties of Cornus

cornus-controversa-variegata-3
Most Popular

Cornus controversa variegata

Cornus controversa variegata, commonly referred to as the Wedding Cake Tree, features tiered branches that bear leaves that are variegated cream and...

From$361.97
cornus-cherokee-chief-1
Most Popular

Cornus Cherokee Chief

Cornus Cherokee Chief is a small, deciduous tree grown for its impressive flowering and attractive form. Masses of rose-red flowers are borne in...

From$260.65
cornus-cherokee-princess-4
Most Popular

Cornus Cherokee Princess

Cornus florida Cherokee Princess is grown for its lovely flowering, attractive form, and colourful foliage. Leaves emerge light green in spring, age...

From$260.65
cornus-eddies-white-wonder-1
Most Popular

Cornus Eddie's White Wonder

Cornus Eddies White Wonder is a small, deciduous tree grown for its impressive flowering and pendulous nature. Large and showy, single, white flowers...

From$260.65

Popular Deciduous Shrubs

griselinia-whenuapai-
Most Popular

Griselinia Whenuapai

Griselinia Whenuapai, commonly known as Kapuka or Broadleaf, carries very aesthetic, glossy, dark green leaves. The foliage on this evergreen is held...

From$22.28
azalea-blue-danube--1
Most Popular

Azalea Blue Danube

Azalea Blue Danube is grown for its lovely form and profuse flowering. This hardy, evergreen shrub produces masses of showy, purple flowers through...

From$29.73
corokia-emerald-jade-
Most Popular

Corokia Emerald And Jade

Corokia Emerald and Jade is a hardy, NZ native shrub grown for its lovely foliage and interesting form. It grows as a mass of wiry, tangled branches...

From$22.28
Dodonaea viscosa small tree with green foliage.
Most Popular

Dodonaea viscosa

Dodonaea viscosa, commonly known as the Green Ake Ake, features lush, bright green leaves which are held densely off upright stems. The foliage is...

From$17.81
Sign up to receive a free $10 Voucher You won’t be bombarded with emails, just titbits of quality information from time to time Sign up
Free shipping on orders over $150!

Join our community of happy customers.

4.9

411 Google reviews