38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Cornus stolonifera 'Flaviramea'
Yellow-twig Dogwood
$58
PB18
Mature height:
2 - 2.5 m
Mature width:
1.5 - 2 m
A robust, fast-growing deciduous shrub with a multi-stemmed, spreading habit. Features soft green oval foliage that turns yellow-bronze in autumn. Its hallmark attraction is the winter display of striking, clean, bright greenish-yellow bark on its young, vertical stems.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Thrives in moist, wet, acidic clay or organic alluvial loam.
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; best winter colour develops in open sun.
Flower
Small clusters of white flowers in spring, followed by white berries.
Care & Maintenance
Cornus stolonifera 'Flaviramea' features brilliant, bright-yellow stems that stand out during the winter months.
• Similar to other dogwoods, prune back hard in late winter to stimulate colourful new growth.
• Thrives in moist soil conditions, including near streams or ponds.
• Plant in full sun for best stem colour.
• Very hardy to cold and frost.
Common Uses for
Cornus stolonifera 'Flaviramea'
01
Low-Drainage Solution
Outstanding structural shrub selection for heavy, damp, slow-draining clay fields, swales, and banks.
02
Winter Contrast
Combines beautifully with Red Dogwood to create a dramatic, multi-toned winter landscape display.
03
Informal Screen
Forms a thick, dense summer privacy screen that transforms into bare golden sculpture in winter
04
Erosion Control
Spreads naturally via underground stolons to tightly bind soil on damp, shifting slopes.
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38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra
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