![]() See this plant in the following landscape: Cultivars / Varieties: This shrub is more vulnerable to diseases in hot summer climates. Other diseases include powdery mildew, leaf spot, canker, root rot, and leaf & twig blight. When stressed, the shrub is susceptible to a large number of disease problems. Insects, Diseases, and Other Problems: Leaf miner and scale are less serious potential insect pests. ![]() fall foliage are shades of rosy red and gold.white drupes with tinges of bluish-green ripen during the summer.clusters of small creamy-white flowers bloom in the late spring.grayish-green leaves with creamy white margins. ![]() It may also be used as a hedge or shrub border. The bright red stem color adds interest to a winter landscape, and the variegated leaves will add interest during the summer.įoliage: Fall Bloom: Spring Fruit: Summer Twigs: Winter Naturalistic plantings in moist soils where plants are allowed to spread and form thickets will make for a low-maintenance landscape. Consider planting the variegated Tatarian dogwood along a property line as a screen. This plant is best used in groups or mass plantings. The Tatarian dogwood is very similar to red twig dogwood, but it does not spread as vigorously. This cultivar is reportedly synonymous with a cultivar named 'Elegantissima.' The preferred cultivar name has not yet been determined. Members of the genus Cornus support the following specialized bee such as Andrena (Gonandrena) fragilis, Andrena (Gonandrena) Integra, and Andrena (Gonandrena) platyparia. The fruits are attractive to birds, and the shrub provides nesting sites. The bright red stems are very showy during the winter months. Fruits appear in the summer and are white with bluish-green tinges. The small creamy white flowers appear in flat-topped clusters in late spring. During the fall, the leaves usually become rosy red and gold. The leaves are grayish-green with creamy colored margins. In the spring, the oldest stems should be removed to encourage new growth. The shrub suckers and forms large colonies. The bright blood-red color appears on the new stems. It will tolerate a range of soil conditions. The shrub prefers full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. The species name, alba, means "white." This references the white fruits. The genus name, Cornus, is from the Latin word, cornu, which means "horn,' referencing the hardness of the wood. Tatars are members of the Turkic ethnic group that live in Tartarstan, parts of Russia, and Ukraine. The species plant, Cornus alba or Tartarian dogwood is a native of eastern and central Asia or in areas inhabited by Tatars. ![]() It is a rapid grower and may reach a height of 8 to 10 feet tall. The shrub is multi-stemmed, erect, and usually has unbranched stems. It is a large deciduous shrub with a distinctive variegated leaf pattern and has bright red stems during the winter. "Argenteo-marginata' or variegated Tatarian dogwood is a Tatarian dogwood cultivar. Phonetic Spelling KOR-nus AL-ba Description ![]()
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