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Creme de Mint™ Dogwood
Cornus alba 'Crmizam'
Pronunciation: KOR-nus AL-ba
SKU #40196
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | Mint green variegated leaves with creamy white margins become tinged with pink or red in fall. Compact and densely branched with chartreuse stems that add character to the winter landscape. A wonderful shrub for all seasons! The best stem color is produced in full sun but tolerates partial shade. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Fall Color, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Design Ideas | The colored stems of the Dogwood stand out in the winter landscape. Site next to ponds for a colorful reflection or plant in mass as an eye-catching front border to a natural wooded area. Cut down the stem in late winter for a new flush of red growth. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Foliage Fall Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Ninebark (Physocarpus); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Deutzia (Deutzia); Weigela (Weigela); Holly (Ilex) |
| Care Instructions | Prefers enriched, evenly moist, well-drained soils but highly adaptable; tolerates dry conditions and wet soils once established. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize in spring. To encourage more vibrant stems, hard prune one-third of oldest stems annually in late winter. |
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| Description | Mint green variegated leaves with creamy white margins become tinged with pink or red in fall. Compact and densely branched with chartreuse stems that add character to the winter landscape. A wonderful shrub for all seasons! The best stem color is produced in full sun but tolerates partial shade. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Fall Color, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
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| Design Ideas | The colored stems of the Dogwood stand out in the winter landscape. Site next to ponds for a colorful reflection or plant in mass as an eye-catching front border to a natural wooded area. Cut down the stem in late winter for a new flush of red growth. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Foliage Fall Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Ninebark (Physocarpus); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Deutzia (Deutzia); Weigela (Weigela); Holly (Ilex) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Prefers enriched, evenly moist, well-drained soils but highly adaptable; tolerates dry conditions and wet soils once established. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize in spring. To encourage more vibrant stems, hard prune one-third of oldest stems annually in late winter. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Creme de Mint™ Dogwood produce flowers?
Late spring to summer
Is Creme de Mint™ Dogwood evergreen or deciduous?
Creme de Mint™ Dogwood is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Creme de Mint™ Dogwood?
Creme de Mint™ Dogwood is Attractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Fall Color, Compact Form.
Is Creme de Mint™ Dogwood resistant to pests or animals?
Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant
How fast does Creme de Mint™ Dogwood grow?
Creme de Mint™ Dogwood has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Creme de Mint™ Dogwood in my landscape?
Creme de Mint™ Dogwood is suitable for: Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen.
How can I use Creme de Mint™ Dogwood in my garden design?
The colored stems of the Dogwood stand out in the winter landscape. Site next to ponds for a colorful reflection or plant in mass as an eye-catching front border to a natural wooded area. Cut down the stem in late winter for a new flush of red growth.
What color are Creme de Mint™ Dogwood flowers?
Creme de Mint™ Dogwood produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Creme de Mint™ Dogwood?
Creme de Mint™ Dogwood has Variegated foliage.
What plants grow well with Creme de Mint™ Dogwood?
Good companion plants for Creme de Mint™ Dogwood include: Boxwood (Buxus); Ninebark (Physocarpus); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Deutzia (Deutzia); Weigela (Weigela); Holly (Ilex).
How do I care for Creme de Mint™ Dogwood?
Prefers enriched, evenly moist, well-drained soils but highly adaptable; tolerates dry conditions and wet soils once established. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize in spring. To encourage more vibrant stems, hard prune one-third of oldest stems annually in late winter.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.