Cornus alba 'Elegantissima' (v) (Dogwood)

Common name: Variegated red-barked dogwood

Description: A vigorous deciduous shrub with grey-green leaves edged in creamy-white, red young winter stems, small white flowers in late spring and white berries, with good autumn leaf colour.

Other benefits: Bright variegated foliage all summer plus colourful winter stems; good for mixed borders, waterside planting and cutting.

Wildlife attraction: Flowers attract bees and other pollinating insects; berries are eaten by birds.

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 2-3m x 2-2.5m

Position: Full sun to partial shade

Soil pH: Neutral; clay

Moisture: Moist, even wet soils tolerated

Winter hardiness: Fully hardy (RHS H6)