Cornus alternifolia 'W. Stackman' (Golden Shadows® Pagoda Dogwood)
Michael's Opinion
A 'class' plant.
Botanical Information
| Family | Cornaceae |
| Genus | Cornus |
| Species | alternifolia |
| Cultivar | 'W. Stackman' |
| Registered Name | Golden Shadows® |
| Patent Number | pp#11287 |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3b - 8b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -37 - (-10) |
| Temperature (°F) | -35 - 15 |
| Height | 3 m |
| Spread | 3 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright and spreading. |
| Landscape | Border, specimen planting and shade gardens. |
| Propagation | Cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained and moist soil with a pH of 6 - 7.5 (mildly acidic and neutral). |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Intensely gold and green variegated leaves. |
| Flower Description | Flat-topped flowers in clusters. |
| Fruit Description | Small fruit. |
| Colour Description | The leaves are bright gold with a dark green center. The flowers are white. The fruit is red and matures to a bluish-black. |
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