Cornus Contraversa Variegata – 7.5 Litre

£62.99

Plant Information

  • Size: 7.5 Litre
  • Positioning: Full sun, partial shade
  • Soil moisture: Moist, well drained
  • Flowering Period: June
  • Hardiness: Hardy
  • Ultimate Height: 8m
  • Ultimate Spread: 8m

Cornus Contraversa Variegata, commonly known as Wedding Cake Tree is a bushy, deciduous shrub or small tree with broad, oval shaped mid green leaves with a creamy margin turning a stronger yellow in autumn. The structure grows in tiered branches creating a ‘wedding cake’ tiered effect. In June the Cornus Contraversa Variegata will produce clusters of small cream coloured flowers closely followed by dark blue/black berries.

A good all round garden plant which is ideal for low maintenance gardens, suiting a variety of planting schemes, garden types and different locations.

Cornus Contraversa Variegata care

Plant the Cornus Contraversa Variegata in a sunny, partially shaded area of the garden with moist, well drained soil where it will thrive. Generally disease and pest free and requiring minimal pruning makes a good garden plant for gardeners of all abilities. Remove any dead or damaged foliage however requires no regular pruning which could effect the tiered look.