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Taxon
Cornus mas 'Elegantissima'
Common name:
variegated cornelian-cherry dogwood
Family:
Cornaceae (dogwood family)
Synonym:
Cornus mas 'Aurea Elegantissima', Cornus mas f. aureomarginata, Cornus mas 'Tricolor'
Distribution:
Species native to Europe and w. Asia
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3
Life form:
Deciduous shrub/Subshrub
Comments:
Selected for its variegated foliage that is edged pink or yellow. Flowers abundantly in early spring, then produces red fruit in summer. Very attractive as a screen/hedge or as a specimen plant. Reportedly smaller and slightly less vigorous than other cultivars.
Locations
1:
• Accession: D2018-0073.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
2:
• Accession: D2018-0073.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
3:
• Accession: D2018-0073.003 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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