Deciduous shrubs – non-flowering – Tatarian Dogwood

Tatarian dogwood 

Botanical name: cornus alba 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: can reach up to 10 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 5-8 

Foliage color: green, white, yellow, red, orange, purple 

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune to maintain desired size and shape in the spring and winter

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings 

Landscape use: borders, mass planting, hedges, screens 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: deer resistant, disease resistant 

Watering instructions: water when the first layer of soil have dried out

Fertilizing instructions : use an all purpose plant food slow-release fertilizer once a year in the spring 

Best time to plant: spring, fall, winter 

Best type of soil: clay, loam 

Companion plants: viburnum, azaleas, astilbe, aster 

Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and pets

 Invasive species: no