GOLDEN SHADOWS®
Dogwood - Pagoda
Cornus alternifolia
'Wstackman'
USPP 11,287
- Variegated foliage
- Elegant, striking habit
- Year-round interest
Elegant structure and color. Golden Shadows® is a beautiful pagoda dogwood (Cornus alternifolia) noted for its distinctive color and elegant, horizontal habit. Its large heart-shaped leaves are bright yellow, dotted with an irregular green thumbprint, and the new growth flushes reddish orange in cool conditions. Attractive lacy white flowers in spring add to its charm. Happiest in filtered shade - a boon for such sites!
USDA Zone 3 - 8 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure Part sun
Height 10 - 12'
Width 10 - 12'
Finish Time 1.5 seasons
Type Deciduous
Bloom Time Spring
Flower Color White
Foliage Color Variegated
Liner Sizes 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn
General Care
Soil Prefers moist, acidic, well drained soil and filtered shade. Keep roots cool and moist.
Pruning Naturally strong horizontal habit needs little, if any pruning to attain a pleasing shape. Prune selectively as needed in early spring (though note this will remove any flowers on the pruned growth).
Uses Specimen plant; mixed borders.
Growing Tips Filtered light is best; can be grown in full shade, though variegation will not be as intense. Avoid very sunny sites, particularly in warmer climates.
Features: Deer resistant, Foliage interest, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Tree, Native
Filters: Botanical genus: Cornus, Common name: Dogwood - Pagoda, Retail program: Proven Winners® Trees, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Variegated foliage
Features: Deer resistant, Foliage interest, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Tree, Native
Filters: Botanical genus: Cornus, Common name: Dogwood - Pagoda, Retail program: Proven Winners® Trees, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Variegated foliage