<i>Cornus sericea</i> ‘Hedgerows Gold’ | Hedgerows Gold Variegated Red Twig Dogwood
DESCRIPTION
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.
DESCRIPTION
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.
DESCRIPTION
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.
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Family: Cornaceae
Height: 10 to 12 feet
Width: 10 to 12 feet
Foliage color: Variegated green with yellow margins
Flower color: White
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate to high
Maintenance: Low; prune in late winter to maintain shape and encourage colorful stems
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 7
Wildlife attractors: Attracts birds, especially for its berries, and pollinators like beesThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at Bellevue Botanical Garden.
