Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea'

This Cornus alternifolia cultivar remains quite small. Even after ten years it will not have grown larger than a modest 1.5mtrs. Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea' has the same characteristics as the Cornus alternifolia, such as the levels and the darkred color of young twigs in autumn. The 'Argeantea' twigs, however, are of a much finer structure and remarkably thinner. The largest difference from the Cornus alternifolia are the white edged leaves and the young, quickly growing, twigs which have a light pink color to them.This cultivar blossoms less abundantly and the cream white flowers are not as notable within the bright white edged leaves. In autumn, this species colors less than the Cornus alternifolia. The small tree is very suitable for a small garden (rock garden). It can also be used to light up a dark corner in your garden for the duration of the growing season. This effect can be enhanced by lighting it with a small spotlight. The Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea' can be planted in many habitats, although it will develop a looser and open growth in shaded spots.