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Dogwood - Celestial Shadow
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-8.
Description
The Celestial Shadow Dogwood (Cornus × rutgersensis 'Celestial Shadow') is a striking hybrid dogwood variety, celebrated for its brilliant variegated foliage and reliable spring blooms. This deciduous ornamental tree delivers year-round beauty with creamy white flower bracts in spring, bold golden-and-green variegated leaves with red highlights in summer, and deep red-purple foliage in fall. Bred for improved vigor and disease resistance, it makes a spectacular specimen tree or focal point in the landscape.
Unique Features:
• Showy Blooms: Large, creamy white flower bracts in spring provide an elegant seasonal display.
• Dramatic Foliage: Distinctive golden-and-green variegated leaves add vivid summer color, accented by red highlights along the veins.
• Seasonal Interest: Brilliant spring flowers, colorful variegated summer foliage, and vibrant red-purple fall leaves offer multi-season appeal.
• Improved Resistance: Hybrid vigor provides enhanced resistance to common dogwood diseases for long-lasting performance.
Mature Size:
• Height: 15–20 feet
• Spread: 15–20 feet
USDA Hardiness Zones:
• Zones 5–8
Care Instructions:
• Light: Prefers partial shade to full sun; variegated foliage retains best color with morning sun and afternoon shade.
• Soil: Thrives in rich, moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
• Water: Water deeply and consistently during the first few years; once established, provide regular watering during dry periods.
• Pruning: Minimal pruning needed; prune in late winter to remove dead or crossing branches while preserving natural form.
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to support healthy growth and flowering.
• Pests/Disease: More resistant than standard dogwoods to common diseases, but monitor for occasional insects like borers or scale.
The Celestial Shadow Dogwood is perfect for gardeners who desire a tree that blends elegant blooms with bold foliage. Its luminous white flowers and striking variegated leaves provide unmatched ornamental value, making it an outstanding specimen for gardens, entryways, or landscape accents.
Shipping
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We are now offering $15 flat rate shipping for all tree orders! Replacement tree shipping cost will be $15 per box. We still cannot ship to some states and US territories based off the Agricultural Laws that may be in place. Please see below for all exclusions.
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Trees: Due to strict Agricultural Laws in place, we currently cannot ship to the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii. We cannot ship to Puerto Rico or international.
How to Plant
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
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