Sibirica Variegata red-barked dogwood
Cornus alba 'Sibirica Variegata'
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones3 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Arching
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Sibirica Variegata' red-barked dogwood (Cornus alba 'Sibirica Variegata') is a shrub for borders, hedges, privacy screens, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Flowers open from early to late spring and draw butterflies, bees, and birds. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. This shrub grows fast and has an arching habit.
Pairs well with Black chokeberry, Switchgrass, and Royal fern.