Cornus controversa variegata

Cornus controversa variegata Details

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. Small, cream-coloured flowers are borne in clusters through summer and are followed by black berries in autumn. It typically grows to 6 m tall and 4 m wide and is usually trimmed to enhance the shape. Best results with this tree are achieved when it is grown in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, and short periods of dry. 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.