Taxon

Cornus mas 'Elegantissima'

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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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