cornus alba variegata
Cornus alba variegata, commonly known as Variegated Siberian Dogwood, is a stunning deciduous shrub prized for its year-round interest and vibrant versatility in New Zealand gardens. This hardy dogwood is celebrated for its eye-catching foliage, where lush green leaves are elegantly edged with creamy white, providing a luminous effect throughout the growing season. As autumn arrives, the leaves can turn shades of purple and red before they drop, revealing brilliant red stems that add valuable winter colour and structure—making Cornus alba variegata a favourite architectural shrub for borders, hedges, and mixed planting schemes.
Cornus alba 'Sibirica'
Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’, commonly known as Siberian Dogwood, is a striking deciduous shrub ideal for New Zealand gardens. It is prized for its vivid red winter stems that provide dramatic colour when leaves fall, and its fresh green foliage that turns shades of orange and red in autumn. Small white spring flowers are followed by decorative white berries. Hardy and low-maintenance, Siberian Dogwood thrives in sunny or partially shaded positions with moist, free-draining soil, making it perfect for year-round visual interest.
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Cornus controversa variegata
Cornus controversa variegata, commonly referred to as the Wedding Cake Tree, features tiered branches that bear leaves that are variegated cream and green. The foliage retains this colouring until autumn, when yellow tones develop before the leaves fall. It typically grows to 6 m tall and 4 m wide and is usually trimmed to enhance the shape. Cornus controversa variegata makes an excellent specimen tree and is ideal for including in a mixed planting, using in avenue plantings, or planting to border an entranceway.
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