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Clethra alnifolia
[Summersweet Clethra]

Spreads by underground stems to make large clumps, but can be restrained when necessary. Can be badly infested with mites, especially on dry soils. Can suffer in full sun and/or dry soils, but can bloom well in shade.

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Clethra alnifolia 'Compacta'
[Compact Summersweet Clethra]

Only growing to 2-4' high and wide, Clethra alnifolia 'Compacta' is denser and more compact than the straight species. This plant can suffer in full sun and/or dry soils, but can bloom well in shade.

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Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird'
[Hummingbird Summersweet Clethra]

Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' is an award-winning shrub with abundant, beautfiul and fragrant white flower spikes. However, the habit eventually tends to flop and appear unkempt. It spreads by underground stems to make large clumps, but can be restrained when necessary. This plant can suffer in full sun and/or dry soils, but can bloom well in shade.

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Cornus alba
[Tatarian Dogwood]

Grows well in a variety of situations, including wet soil. Easy to transplant. Relatively trouble-free. A three-year pruning cycle improves form, vigor, and winter stem color effect. Cutting all stems 6-12" from ground in late winter has similar effect. Best in mass plantings. Excellent for winter color. Leaf blight can be a problem.

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Cornus alba 'Argenteo-Marginata'
[Variegated Red Twig Tatarian Dogwood]

A vigorous cultivar with attractive, variegated leaves. Grows well in a variety of situations, including wet soil. Easy to transplant. Relatively trouble-free. A three-year pruning cycle improves form, vigor, and winter stem color effect. Cutting all stems 6-12" from ground in late winter has similar effect. Best in mass plantings. Excellent for winter color. Leaf blight can be a problem.

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Cornus alba 'Bailhalo' [sold as Ivory Halo™]
[Variegated Red Twig Dogwood]

A compact cultivar with attractive, variegated leaves. Grows well in a variety of situations, including wet soil. Easy to transplant. Relatively trouble-free. A three-year pruning cycle improves form, vigor, and winter stem color effect. Cutting all stems 6-12" from ground in late winter has similar effect. Best in mass plantings. Excellent for winter color. Leaf blight can be a problem.

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Cornus alba 'Bailhalo' [sold as Ivory Halo™]

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Cornus alba 'Bud’s Yellow'
[Yellow Twig Tatarian Dogwood]

This cultivar has yellow stems that are especially prominent in the winter. It has better resistance to canker than the similar Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea'. Grows well in a variety of situations, including wet soil. Easy to transplant. Relatively trouble-free. A three-year pruning cycle improves form, vigor, and winter stem color effect. Cutting all stems 6-12" from ground in late winter has similar effect. Best in mass plantings.

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Cornus alba 'Kesselringii'
[Kesselring Tatarian Dogwood]

This cultivar is known for its deep purple twigs in winter and rich reddish-purple foliage in fall. Grows well in a variety of situations, including wet soil. Easy to transplant. A three-year pruning cycle improves form, vigor, and winter stem color effect. Cutting all stems 6-12" from ground in late winter has similar effect. Best in mass plantings. Excellent for winter color. Canker can be a problem.

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Cornus alba 'Regnzam' [sold as Red Gnome™]
[Dwarf Red Twig Tatarian Dogwood]

'Regnzam' is a compact cultivar, also known for its bright red stems and fall foliage. Grows well in a variety of situations, including wet soil. Easy to transplant. Relatively trouble-free. A three-year pruning cycle improves form, vigor, and winter stem color effect. Cutting all stems 6-12" from ground in late winter has similar effect. Best in mass plantings. Excellent for winter color. Leaf blight can be a problem.

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Cornus alba 'Regnzam' [sold as Red Gnome™]

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Cornus alternifolia
[Pagoda Dogwood]

Broad-spreading, low branched, forming stratified tiers, very interesting branching habit. Leaf spot and twig blight/canker can be problem for older trees.

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