Silver Pagoda Dogwood

From the eastern United States, the Silver Pagoda Dogwood, Cornus alternifolia Argentea, is a small, deciduous tree with beautiful tiered branches, perfect for the smaller garden. The leaves are oval, and green with white margins, giving a light, silvery appearance; reddish purple tints develop before leaf-fall. In spring, small, flat heads of bright white flowers appear, followed by slightly flattened black berries in autumn. Similar to but much narrower, more elegant and delicate-looking than Cornus contraversa variegata, the Wedding Cake Tree. Holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Any reasonably well-drained, acid to neutral soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Season of Interest: Spring, summer, autumn
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: 16-17ft (5m) Spread: 10ft (3m)