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Celestial Shadow Dogwood

Cornus ‘Celestial Shadow’

Cornus 'Celestial Shadow' is a striking, award-winning hybrid dogwood prized for its unique variegated foliage, abundant spring blooms, and spectacular fall color. A sport of the popular 'Celestial' dogwood, this small deciduous tree features glossy, dark green leaves with broad, irregular, canary-yellow to creamy-white margins that remain vibrant throughout the growing season . In late spring, it produces an abundance of large, creamy-white flower bracts that often develop a soft pink blush as they age, creating a elegant, cloud-like display . As autumn arrives, the variegated foliage transforms into a breathtaking kaleidoscope of pink, purple, red, and burgundy tones, extending the season of interest well into fall . With its compact, upright habit, excellent disease resistance, and red fruits that attract birds, it is an outstanding choice for a specimen tree in small to medium gardens, foundation plantings, or as an accent in mixed borders .

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