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Key characteristics

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

Shrubs

Cornus sericea ‘Hedgerows Gold’

Hedgerows Gold Variegated Red Twig Dogwood

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.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate to high

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

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.