Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea' - 150-175 CM C70

Description
The Pagoda dogwood 'Argentea' (Cornus alternifolia) is a spreading, broad, large shrub that produces creamy white flowers arranged in umbrella clusters with a strong fragrance. They appear in May. The Pagoda dogwood 'Argentea' also has egg-shaped, white-coloured leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and grows to a width of around 5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cornus alternifolia 'Variegata'.

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers * attractive yellow, scarlet-red autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Pagoda dogwood 'Argentea's are white-coloured, ovate and alternate. They are about 6 - 12 cm in size. Pagoda dogwood 'Argentea' is bright yellow to scarlet red in autumn.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Pagoda dogwood 'Argentea' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Pagoda dogwood 'Argentea' is a spreading and broadly growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 6 m and is approx. 2 - 5 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The creamy white flowers of Pagoda dogwood 'Argentea' appear in umbrella clusters in May. These are strongly scented.

Use
Ornamental shrub

Root
Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.