Other Names:  Gray Dogwood

Description:

A new variety of this native North American shrub with glossy emerald green foliage that turns deep purple in fall, showy white flowers in spring and white berries in late summer held on pink pedicels; spreads by suckering, great as a large groundcover

Ornamental Features

Snow Lace Dogwood is blanketed in stunning clusters of creamy white flowers at the ends of the branches in late spring. It features an abundance of magnificent white berries in late summer. It has emerald green deciduous foliage. The glossy pointy leaves turn an outstanding deep purple in the fall. The smooth silver bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.

Landscape Attributes

Snow Lace Dogwood is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

This is a high maintenance shrub that will require regular care and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

• Suckering

Snow Lace Dogwood is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• Mass Planting
• Hedges/Screening
• General Garden Use
• Groundcover
• Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens

Planting & Growing

Snow Lace Dogwood will grow to be about 8 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 8 feet. It has a low canopy, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.

This shrub performs well in both full sun and full shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selection of a native North American species.