Wedding Cake Tree, Giant Dogwood, Variegated Giant Dogwood
Graceful and spectacular, Cornus controversa ‘Variegata’ (Wedding Cake Tree) is a small deciduous tree with beautifully layered horizontal branches. The stems are red, and the ovate green leaves are adorned with bright creamy margins. In late spring, small, creamy-white flowers appear in flattened clusters, providing a great floral show. The blossoms give way to black berries in late summer, which persist into fall unless devoured by hungry birds. In summer, its canopy of layered branches provides shade and beauty. In the fall, it is a lovely yellow color before the leaves are shed to the ground. One of the most stunning variegated trees, this Giant Dogwood makes a wonderful focal point for a small to medium-sized garden.
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Cornaceae |
| Genus | Cornus |
| Common names | Dogwood |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
35' - 40' (10.7m - 12.2m) |
| Spread |
35' - 40' (10.7m - 12.2m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Cornaceae |
| Genus | Cornus |
| Common names | Dogwood |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
35' - 40' (10.7m - 12.2m) |
| Spread |
35' - 40' (10.7m - 12.2m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
How many Cornus controversa ‘Variegata’ (Wedding Cake Tree) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Cornus controversa ‘Variegata’ (Wedding Cake Tree) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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