Cornus controversa 'Variegata' (v)

Common name: Variegated wedding cake tree

Description: A deciduous tree with a striking tiered, horizontal branching habit and leaves margined in creamy-white, bearing flattened clusters of small white flowers in early summer, followed by small blue-black berries.

Other benefits: Spectacular architectural tiered form combined with bright variegated foliage; showy summer flowers; a dramatic specimen tree.

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

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 5-6m x 4-5m

Position: Full sun to partial shade

Soil pH: Neutral; acid

Moisture: Moist but well-drained

Winter hardiness: Fully hardy (RHS H6)