Celestial Shadow Dogwood (Cornus 'Celestial Shadow') | Variegated Hybrid Dogwood

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Celestial Shadow Dogwood

Cornus 'Celestial Shadow'

A striking hybrid dogwood with yellow-variegated foliage, creamy-white spring blooms, and spectacular pink-purple fall color.

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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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Mature height: 15-20 ft
Mature spread: 15-20 ft
Light: Full sun to partial shade

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Foliage & Flowers: Glossy, dark green leaves with broad canary-yellow to creamy-white margins; large, creamy-white flower bracts with soft pink blush as they age in late spring; small red fruits in late summer attract birds .
Growth Rate: Slow
Hardiness Zones: USDA 5-9
Core Benefits: Unique variegated foliage, abundant spring flowers, spectacular pink-purple-red fall color, disease resistant, compact habit, attracts birds.
Best Uses: Specimen tree, foundation planting, small gardens, mixed borders, accent planting, woodland gardens.

Faqs

Q: How large does Celestial Shadow Dogwood get?
A: It is a compact, slow-growing tree, typically reaching 15-20 feet in both height and spread at maturity, making it suitable for small to medium gardens and planting near power lines .

Q: What makes the foliage unique?
A: The glossy, dark green leaves are edged with broad, irregular, canary-yellow to creamy-white margins that hold their color well throughout the growing season .

Q: When does it bloom and what do the flowers look like?
A: It blooms in late spring, producing an abundance of large, creamy-white flower bracts that often develop a soft pink blush as they age .

Q: What is the fall color like?
A: The fall color is spectacular, with the variegated foliage turning into a kaleidoscope of pink, purple, red, and burgundy tones .

Q: Does it have good disease resistance?
A: Yes, this hybrid is noted for its excellent resistance to common dogwood diseases, including anthracnose and powdery mildew .

Q: Does it produce fruit?
A: Yes, it produces small, red, berry-like fruits in late summer that are attractive to birds .

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