Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Cornus sericea ‘Hedgerows Gold’
Hedgerows Gold Variegated Red Twig Dogwood
- Family
- Cornaceae
- Height
- 10 to 12 feet
- Width
- 10 to 12 feet
- Flower color
- White
- Foliage color
- Variegated green with yellow margins
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate to high
- Maintenance
- Low; prune in late winter to maintain shape and encourage colorful stems
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3 to 7
- Wildlife
- Attracts birds, especially for its berries, and pollinators like bees
About this plant
Cornus sericea 'Hedgerows Gold' is a deciduous shrub prized for its striking variegated foliage and vibrant winter stems. The leaves are a bright green with bold, irregular yellow margins, creating a luminous effect throughout the growing season. In late spring to early summer, clusters of small, creamy-white flowers appear, adding a delicate touch to the plant's overall appearance. These are followed by white to bluish berries that attract birds and other wildlife.
As the seasons change, the leaves take on hints of red and orange before dropping to reveal the shrub's most distinctive feature-its vivid red stems, which provide a dramatic contrast against the winter landscape. 'Hedgerows Gold' is especially valued for its year-round interest and is often used in mixed borders, hedges, or as an eye-catching winter focal point in the garden.
Works well in
Sun Gardens · Winter Interest · Hedging & Privacy · Wildlife Gardens
Companion plants
Oleaster · Mexican orange blossom · Sneezeweed · Black-eyed Susan · Sea thrift · Common sage
Design tip
Bold yellow-edged foliage gives this large dogwood a bright presence from spring through fall, while red stems completely change its character in winter. A position backed by dark evergreens can showcase both features, providing strong contrast and seasonal color throughout the year.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at Bellevue Botanical Garden.
