Cornus Controversa Variegata Frank P Matthews Wedding cake tree, giant dogwood, variegated giant dogwood. graceful and spectacular, cornus controversa ‘variegata’ (wedding cake tree) is a small deciduous tree with beautifully layered horizontal branches. the stems are red, and the ovate green leaves are adorned with bright creamy margins. in late spring, small, creamy white flowers. Cornus controversa 'variegata' is a slow growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green, variegated and white foliage. in summer white flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. grows well with sun mostly shade and regular occasional water. adapts to various soil conditions. does well in acidic, average, rich and well drained soil. a good option if you're seeking something verticillium.
Cornus Controversa Variegata Cornouiller Des Pagodes Panachг Cornus controversa, commonly called giant dogwood, is a rounded, medium sized, deciduous tree that will grow somewhat rapidly to 35 40’ (less frequently to 60’) tall with distinctive horizontal branching in tiers. this tree and c. alternifolia are the only dogwoods that feature alternate leaves. small, creamy white flowers appear in. The slight pink variegation is quite attractive. 'variegata' is a cornus controversa, or giant dogwood tree. 'variegata' may reach 15 ft in height in 10 years. limited quantities available !! as we have over a thousand cultivars of woody ornamentals, we often do not have many of each cultivar. we recommend that you buy the woody ornamentals you. The rounded canopy is frosted with foamy white flat topped flower clusters in late spring that mature to blue black fruit enjoyed by birds in late summer. this queen of the garden appreciates protection from hot sun in the late afternoon and prefers well draining acidic soil. cornus controversa ‘variegata’. garden size: 25’h x 25’w. Genus. cornus can be deciduous shrubs or trees, or creeping, woody based perennials, some with brightly coloured young stems. tiny flowers are borne in dense clusters, sometimes with showy bracts. many have fine autumn colour.
Cornus Controversa Variegata Cornus Controversa Variegata Van The rounded canopy is frosted with foamy white flat topped flower clusters in late spring that mature to blue black fruit enjoyed by birds in late summer. this queen of the garden appreciates protection from hot sun in the late afternoon and prefers well draining acidic soil. cornus controversa ‘variegata’. garden size: 25’h x 25’w. Genus. cornus can be deciduous shrubs or trees, or creeping, woody based perennials, some with brightly coloured young stems. tiny flowers are borne in dense clusters, sometimes with showy bracts. many have fine autumn colour. Cornus controversa, 'variegata' this spectacular specimen tree was first introduced into the horticultural trade in 1896, and has been a garden showstopper from the beginning. dark green leaves are gorgeous with wide, irregular white edged variegation. in mid autumn the white margins take on an alluring cast of creamy. Family: cornaceae. distribution: garden origin. iucn red list: not evaluated. hardiness: zone 5b 15 to 10 f. life form: deciduous tree. usage: ornamental flowering tree. comments: variegated giant dogwood is a rounded, medium sized, deciduous tree that will grow somewhat rapidly to 35 40’ tall with distinctive horizontal branching in tiers.
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