cornus controversa variegata wedding cake tree
The Cornus controversa variegata wedding cake tree is an outstanding feature tree for New Zealand gardens, admired for its unique horizontal tiered branches and eye-catching variegated foliage. Its layered growth habit gets the common name "Wedding Cake Tree," as each branch tier resembles a layer of a traditional wedding cake. With creamy-white margins around rich green leaves, this dogwood tree creates a stunning architectural focal point from spring through autumn. In early summer, it bursts into frothy clusters of tiny white flowers that attract pollinators, followed by blue-black berries and glowing autumn colour. Perfect for medium to large gardens, this easy-care specimen brings year-round interest and elegant structure to your landscape.
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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- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Trees - Height:
6.00 m - Spread:
4.00 m - Flowering time:
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Hardy - Garden uses:
Living areas, Parks, Specimen - Garden styles:
Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
