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Beneath all this beauty lies a tough North American native that can grow in many difficult conditions; Golden Shadows dogwood is especially noteworthy for its ability to thrive in light shade, its bright foliage bringing color and beauty to otherwise dim sites. Walt Stackman, the discoverer of Golden Shadows® Pagoda Dogwood, that's who! With bright yellow and green variegated, heart-shaped leaves and a stately horizontal habit, it's sure to draw attention.
Understanding the Context
In addition to the straight species (the tree as you would find it in the wild), there are two cultivars of pagoda dogwood: C. alternifolia 'Golden Shadows': This trademarked cultivar with green and gold variegated leaves grows 10 to 12 feet tall with a similar spread. Cornus alternifolia Golden Shadows (‘Wstackman’ PBR) is a stunning deciduous shrub known for its golden-yellow variegated leaves with green margins. The foliage is not the only star; small white flowers and blue-black fruit add to its multi-season interest.
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Make a memorable, elegant statement in your landscape with Golden Shadows ® pagoda dogwood (Cornus alternifolia). This small tree gets the name “pagoda dogwood” from its strongly horizontal branching which give it a distinctive look that does indeed resemble the famous pagodas of Japan. The pagoda cultivar Golden Shadows (Cornus alternifolia 'Golden Shadows') is a light and lively little dogwood. Like the species tree, Golden Shadows is deciduous, losing its leaves in winter. Shop for Golden Shadows® Pagoda Dogwood, shipped directly from the nursery to your door.
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Find care information, pictures & more. Plus free shipping offers on all shrubs! (Dogwood) Golden Shadows® Cornus is an outstanding new variegated selection of 'Pagoda' dogwood with bright, golden-yellow, variegated foliage. A wide, gold margin surrounds the emerald green center and new growth is often infused with hints of reddish-orange. A Cornus alternifolia, syn Swida alternifolia species, commonly called pagoda dogwood or alternate-leaf dogwood, Golden Shadows has an upright, vase-shaped habit and a vigorous growth rate.