Cornus alternifolia 'Golden Shadows®' brings a luminous look to shady borders with layered, pagoda-style branching and bold, gold-margined foliage. You will enjoy fresh spring growth, clusters of small white flowers, and a refined, architectural silhouette through the seasons.

Give it an organically rich, evenly moist, well-drained site. While it can handle more sun in cooler regions, it typically looks best with morning sun and afternoon shade, or in filtered light beneath taller trees.

At maturity, expect a roughly 10-12 ft height and a similar spread, so allow room for its horizontal tiering. It can be used as a small specimen tree, at the back of a woodland edge, or as a bright focal point where its variegation can light up darker corners.

For easiest establishment, water deeply during the first growing season and mulch to moderate soil moisture and temperature. Prune only as needed to shape or remove crossing branches.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-7 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 120-144"
• Spread: 120-144"
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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