Cornus alba 'Flaviramea' | Golden-twig Dogwood - 40-70cm, 5lt

Cornus alba 'Flaviramea' is a fast-growing, medium-sized, suckering, deciduous shrub with stunning bright yellow winter stems of great ornamental value. It has ovate, dark green leaves in spring and summer that turn orange and green in autumn. Clusters of tiny, creamy-white flowers bloom in late spring and summer and are followed by blue-tinged, white berries. Attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. Cornus alba 'Flaviramea' is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers fertile, rich, consistently moist, but well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun to partial shade. Generally, pest-free and disease-free, but more vulnerable in hot summer climates. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require, but benefits from annual pruning. Golden-twig dogwood is very easy to grow and care for. It looks especially attractive in winter landscapes, when planted in groups or masses. Excellent for shrub borders, along pods and streams, and banks and slopes for erosion control. Effective in naturalistic plantings.