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Cornus alba Neon Burst™ ('ByBoughen')
Neon Burst™ Dogwood: Patent PP27,956
- » Sun and heat tolerant
- » Retains bright leaf color throughout summer
- » Showy fall foliage with a rainbow of purple, red, yellow and orange
- » Compact form
- » Winter interest
- Category:Shrub
- Breeder:First Editions
- Hardiness Zone:2-7
- Height:4-5 ft
- Spread:4-5 ft
- Bloom Color: White Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
This new introduction from Bylands Nursery in British Columbia has attractive chartreuse foliage and is a compact selection growing 4-5’ tall. It has good sun and heat tolerance, retaining bright leaf color throughout summer without scorching. New leaves are tinged with bronze and the stems have a rich red hue early in the season. Fall foliage becomes a rainbow of purple, red, yellow and orange. In winter the stems turn glossy scarlet red.
Flower Color
| • | White |
Programs
| • | First Editions |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cornus alba Neon Burst™
Very little pruning necessary due to compact form, prune when dormant during the late fall or early spring. Prefers moist, well drained soil. Has good sun and heat tolerance.