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Ivory Halo® Dogwood
Cornus alba 'Bailhalo'
Pronunciation: KOR-nus AL-ba
SKU #02786
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist.
SIZE:
Moderate growing, compact, rounded form; reaches 5 to 6 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | Prized for its colorful stems, variegated foliage, and compact size, this dwarf dogwood has brilliant red winter stems and showy, light green leaves with creamy white margins, but at only two-thirds the size of many of its species. Use to provide multi-season interest in shrub borders, mass plantings, or as a low hedge. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Weigela (Weigela); Boxwood (Buxus); Spirea (Spiraea); Ninebark (Physocarpus); Rose (Rosa) |
| Care Instructions | Highly adaptable; prefers enriched, moist, well-drained soils but tolerates clay, sand and wet locations when established. Water regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring. To encourage bright red stems, annually prune to remove one-third of oldest stems, leaving strong young whips. |
Details
| Description | Prized for its colorful stems, variegated foliage, and compact size, this dwarf dogwood has brilliant red winter stems and showy, light green leaves with creamy white margins, but at only two-thirds the size of many of its species. Use to provide multi-season interest in shrub borders, mass plantings, or as a low hedge. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Weigela (Weigela); Boxwood (Buxus); Spirea (Spiraea); Ninebark (Physocarpus); Rose (Rosa) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Highly adaptable; prefers enriched, moist, well-drained soils but tolerates clay, sand and wet locations when established. Water regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring. To encourage bright red stems, annually prune to remove one-third of oldest stems, leaving strong young whips. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Ivory Halo® Dogwood produce flowers?
Late spring to early summer
Is Ivory Halo® Dogwood evergreen or deciduous?
Ivory Halo® Dogwood is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Ivory Halo® Dogwood?
Ivory Halo® Dogwood is Attractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Compact Form.
Is Ivory Halo® Dogwood resistant to pests or animals?
Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution
How fast does Ivory Halo® Dogwood grow?
Ivory Halo® Dogwood has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Ivory Halo® Dogwood?
Ivory Halo® Dogwood grows in an Rounded habit.
Where can I use Ivory Halo® Dogwood in my landscape?
Ivory Halo® Dogwood is suitable for: Border, Hedge.
What color are Ivory Halo® Dogwood flowers?
Ivory Halo® Dogwood produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Ivory Halo® Dogwood?
Ivory Halo® Dogwood has Variegated foliage.
What plants grow well with Ivory Halo® Dogwood?
Good companion plants for Ivory Halo® Dogwood include: Weigela (Weigela); Boxwood (Buxus); Spirea (Spiraea); Ninebark (Physocarpus); Rose (Rosa).
How do I care for Ivory Halo® Dogwood?
Highly adaptable; prefers enriched, moist, well-drained soils but tolerates clay, sand and wet locations when established. Water regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring. To encourage bright red stems, annually prune to remove one-third of oldest stems, leaving strong young whips.
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About Us
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.