Golden Dogwood

A medium-sized deciduous shrub that produces a thicket of red coloured stems. Cornus alba ‘Aurea’ has soft golden-yellow foliage with small creamy-white flowers in the early Summer followed by clusters of small white Winter berries. The red-barked dogwoods are primarily grown for the stunning coloured Winter stems. ‘Aurea’ has the added bonus of the golden Summer foliage colour. The red stems are often used in floristry.

Site: Tolerates inland exposure
Soil: Any soil, tolerates damp
Position: Full sun, partial shade
Season of Interest: Golden foliage in Summer, red stems and white berries in Winter
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m)  Spread: 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) if unpruned