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Elegantissima Red Twig Dogwood
Elegantissima Red Twig Dogwood
$25.00
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Low stock: 8 left
Cornus alba 'Elegantissima'
Choose Elegantissima if you want a larger dogwood with variegated summer foliage and red winter stems. The tradeoff is space and pruning: it looks best when given room and refreshed regularly, not squeezed into a tight foundation bed.
Buy This If
- You want foliage contrast before winter.
- You have room for a broad shrub.
- You can prune older stems.
Skip This If
- You need a compact shrub.
- You want evergreen screening.
- You dislike renewal pruning.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The variegated leaves carry the plant through the growing season, while red stems give it a clear winter role. |
| Growth Rate | A | It fills in quickly, which is useful for borders but means it can outgrow cramped spots. |
| Maintenance | B- | It is not fussy, but the best red stem color comes from periodically removing older wood. |
| Deer Resistance | C | This isn't deer-resistant; deer may browse it, especially tender new growth, so protect it where deer pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | C | It is better treated as a broad landscape shrub than a neat plant for a narrow bed. |
| Screening Value | B | It can soften views during the growing season, but it drops leaves and should not be used as an evergreen screen. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Elegantissima for informal borders, wet edges, and winter color, not for tight foundation corners where constant pruning would be needed.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 7 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 7 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-9a |
| Spacing | 5.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, multi-stem, suckering |
Customers Usually Ask
Do the stems stay red all winter?
Yes, the red stems show best after leaf drop, especially on younger growth.
Does it need pruning?
Yes, remove some older stems periodically to encourage brighter new red stems.
Will it handle wet soil?
It handles average to moist conditions well, making it useful near rain gardens or damp edges.
CLEARANCE
Shrubs Grown to Perform in New England
At Pro Growers of New England, our shrubs are grown and maintained locally to perform in true New England conditions. From flowering varieties to evergreen foundation plants, each shrub is properly spaced, pruned, and cared for to develop strong root systems and balanced structure before it ever reaches your landscape.
Unlike large online sellers that ship plants long distances, we invite you to visit our nursery, walk the rows, and inspect the exact shrubs available. You can see the size, health, and fullness in person — ensuring there are no surprises upon delivery.
Unlike large online sellers that ship plants long distances, we invite you to visit our nursery, walk the rows, and inspect the exact shrubs available. You can see the size, health, and fullness in person — ensuring there are no surprises upon delivery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31258
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