Bud's Yellow Dogwood

Cornus Alba 'Bud's Yellow'

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Overview

The 'Bud's Yellow' Dogwood (Cornus alba) is a vibrant shrub with striking golden-yellow stems that shine in winter. Known for its adaptable nature, it reaches up to 6 feet in height with an equal spread, and flourishes in USDA zones 2-7. This deciduous beauty requires full sun to partial shade, appreciates well-drained soils, and offers modest white blooms in spring, followed by bluish-white berries, adding multi-seasonal interest to any landscape.

Sun Full, HalfWater HighZones 3–8

Bud's Yellow Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Bud's Yellow') — Known for its adaptable nature

Bud's Yellow Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Bud's Yellow') — it reaches up to 6 feet in height with an equal spread

Bud's Yellow Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Bud's Yellow') — and flourishes in USDA zones 2-7

Bud's Yellow Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Bud's Yellow') — This deciduous beauty requires full sun to partial shade

Bud's Yellow Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Bud's Yellow') — appreciates well-drained soils

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: High
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cornaceae

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Bud's Yellow Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Bud's Yellow') — Known for its adaptable nature

Bud's Yellow Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Bud's Yellow') — it reaches up to 6 feet in height with an equal spread

Bud's Yellow Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Bud's Yellow') — and flourishes in USDA zones 2-7

Bud's Yellow Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Bud's Yellow') — This deciduous beauty requires full sun to partial shade

Bud's Yellow Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Bud's Yellow') — appreciates well-drained soils

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