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Cornus sanguinea Cato ('Arctic Sun®')

Arctic Sun® Dogwood: Patent PP19892

White spring flowers give way to white berries with occasional bluish tinge. Medium green foliage turns orange-yellow in autumn. Yellow stems tipped in coral-red providing winter interest make this plant the show-stopper.

  • »  Smaller in stature than most dogwoods
  • »  Tiny white spring flowers lead to white berries with occasional bluish tinge
  • »  Medium green foliage turns orange-yellow in autumn
  • »  Yellow stems tipped in coral-red
  • »  Marvelous winter contrast

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  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:100-125 cm
  • Spread:100-125 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Fragrant
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Compact
• Rounded
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Foundation planting
• Specimen
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cornus sanguinea 'Cato'

Adaptable to many sites. Does best in average to moist soils in full sun. Best stem colour is on new growth. Pruning plants to the ground every other spring or removal of oldest stems every year is recommended to maintain best stem colour and overall appearance.