Bud's Yellow Twig Dogwood | Ryeland Gardens
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Bud's Yellow Tatarian Dogwood

Cornus alba

Height:

6 - 8 ft.

Width:

5 - 6 ft.

Flower Color:

White

Foliage Color:

Light Green

Foliage Type:

Deciduous

Bloom Time:

Late Spring

Exposure:

Sun

Shape:

Broad

Moisture Level:

Moist, Marginal

Zones:

3 - 7

Native Range:

East Asia

The Gardener's Notepad

The brilliant yellow twigs are a real standout over Winter, especially after snow. Best stem color is achieved by giving it a meaningful pruning each Spring. Flowers yield small berries which the birds will remove. Cut branches are especially useful for Winter decorating.