dogwood 'Gouchaultii'

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A deciduous shrub with narrow, upright stems, the young branches showing bright red in winter. Variegated green leaves have broad yellow edges and are flushed with pink. Small clusters of yellow-white spring flowers are followed by white or blue-tinged berries

dogwood 'Gouchaultii'

Scientific classification

Species
dogwood 'Gouchaultii' (Cornus alba 'Gouchaultii')
Genus
Cornus
Family
Cornaceae
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Toxicity
Shrubs
Plant type
1.5-2.5 metres
Height
1-1.5 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of dogwood 'Gouchaultii'

Distribution map

Distribution of the original taxon: Cornus alba
  • Native
  • Introduced
  • Cultivated

Source:WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries:WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of dogwood 'Gouchaultii'

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dogwood 'Gouchaultii' care guide

Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells

Fertilizing

Balanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly

Pruning

For colourful stems or large foliage, prune hard to a low framework. Let young plants establish for one to two years first. Prune in late winter or spring, before or as new growth starts.

Propagation

Propagate by hardwood cuttings

Growing

Will grow in most soil conditions in sun or partial shade. For more information see winter stem colour cultivation or flowering dogwood cultivation

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to cornus anthracnose and honey fungus

Pests

Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to horse chestnut scale

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