Dogwood garden profile
Dogwood garden profile
Cornus
Dogwood: 60 referenced varieties, exposure partial shade, sun, shade, well-drained, neutral, ordinary, fertile soil, recorded height 0,15 m to 10 m, uses and selection for a character garden.
Directory profile prepared – July 2026
Dogwood garden profile groups 60 referenced varieties or forms in the Chatelain plant database. This shrub group is read through exposure partial shade, sun, shade, well-drained, neutral, ordinary, fertile soil and a recorded mature size of 0,15 m to 10 m.
Genus identity card
Varieties to notice
| Variety | Colour / habit | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Cornus alba | white – shrub habit | 1,5 m to 2 m |
| Cornus alba ‘Annys Winter Orange’ | white – shrub habit | 1,5 m to 2 m |
| Cornus alba ‘Argenteomarginata’ | white – shrub habit | 1,5 m to 2 m |
| Cornus alba ‘Aurea’ | white – shrub habit | 1,5 m to 2 m |
| Cornus alba ‘Baton Rouge Minbat’ | white – shrub habit | 1,5 m to 2 m |
| Cornus alba ‘Elegantissima’ | white – shrub habit | 1,5 m to 2 m |
| Cornus alba ‘Gauchaultii’ | white – shrub habit | 1,5 m to 2 m |
| Cornus alba ‘Ivory Halo Bailhalo’ | white – shrub habit | 1 m to 1,5 m |
| Cornus alba ‘Kesselringii’ | white – shrub habit | 1,5 m to 2 m |
| Cornus alba ‘Miracle’ | white – shrub habit | 1,5 m to 2 m |
The Dogwood directory helps choose a garden scene before a variety: habit, exposure and mature volume come before flower appeal.
– Les Jardins d’un Chatelain
Directory reading
Dogwood: 60 referenced varieties, exposure partial shade, sun, shade, well-drained, neutral, ordinary, fertile soil, recorded height 0,15 m to 10 m, uses and selection for a character garden.
The table highlights distinct reference entries to give a concrete view of the group and guide realistic garden choices.
The Chatelain Method
Observe
Read the light before purchase: partial shade, sun.
Diagnose
Check that the soil matches the dominant need: well-drained, neutral, ordinary.
Correct
Choose a variety by mature volume, not only by flower.
Prevent
Watch water, wind and root competition during the first season.
Frequently asked questions
Where should Dogwood garden profile be placed?
The record mainly points to partial shade, sun, shade. The final position also depends on wind, afternoon heat and mature volume.
What soil is suitable?
The group mainly needs well-drained, neutral, ordinary soil. Prepare soil structure before planting.
How many varieties are referenced?
60 varieties or forms are grouped in the local directory for this genus or horticultural group.