Cornus alba 'Elegantissima' - 2 Ltr pot

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cornus alba 'Argenteomarginata'.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * beautiful foliage * attractive crimson autumn colouring

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. Attractive carmine red autumn colouring.

Bark
Dark red bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
White dogwood 'Elegantissima' is bushy and upright in habit. Rapidly growing.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
To maintain the intensive bark colouring in winter, all shoots older than three years are removed in spring before budding. If the entire shrub is old and withered, it is best to cut it back completely 10 to 20 cm above the ground.

Flower
The white flowers appear in umbels from May to June.

fruit
The round fruits of Cornus alba 'Elegantissima' are particularly decorative.

Use
Ornamental shrub

Root
Cornus alba 'Elegantissima' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.