Yellow Dogwood Hedge (Cornus stolonifera 'Flaviramea')

Yellow Stemmed Dogwood Hedge Plants Desription

Yellow Stemmed Dogwood, scientifically known as Cornus stolonifera, is a hardy, deciduous shrub perfect for hedging. Its standout feature is its striking yellow stems, which bring vibrant color to the garden, particularly in the winter months when many other plants are bare. This versatile plant grows quickly, making it ideal for creating privacy screens or boundary hedges. In spring, the dogwood produces clusters of small, creamy-white flowers, followed by attractive white berries that are loved by birds. Its lush green leaves turn shades of red and purple in autumn, adding seasonal interest. Adaptable to various soil types and thriving in full sun or partial shade, the Yellow Stemmed Dogwood is a low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking year-round appeal.

Pruning Advice

Pruning Yellow Stemmed Dogwood (Cornus stolonifera) is essential to maintain its vibrant yellow stems and promote healthy growth. Here's how to approach pruning:

Timing: The best time to prune is in late winter or early spring, before new growth begins. This ensures the plant puts energy into producing fresh, colorful stems.

Annual Pruning: Cut back about one-third of the oldest stems to the ground each year. Older stems lose their bright yellow color, so removing them encourages new, vibrant growth.

Hard Pruning: Every few years, you can hard prune the entire shrub down to about 6-12 inches from the ground. This rejuvenates the plant and results in a denser, more colorful hedge.

Maintenance Pruning: Throughout the growing season, remove any damaged or crossing branches to improve airflow and shape the hedge as desired.

Feeding: After pruning, apply a balanced fertilizer to help the plant recover and support vigorous new growth.

Pruning regularly will keep your Yellow Stemmed Dogwood hedge looking vibrant and healthy year-round.

Further Information

Our recommended planting densities for each size and root type are detailed in the product grid. We advise using these recommendations as a guideline, considering the time frame you are willing to wait for your hedge to mature. As a general reference, bare root plants can be planted at densities ranging from 3 to 7 per metre, while cell-grown plants should be planted between 4 and 6 per metre. Higher densities may require planting in a double staggered row or a zig-zag pattern.

Delivery & Returns

Free delivery is available on most orders (except Premium Products) providing they meet the minimum spend criteria for the size of box or pallet. Pallet deliveries and large box deliveries for tall plants are indicated by icons on the product table listings. Delivery costs and minimum order details for each packaging type are as follows:

* Standard Sized Boxes (Bare root up to 1.2m tall & pots up to 7.5L) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £250 | or £9.98 charge.

* Tall Sized Boxes (Bare roots 1.2m & over) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £250 | or £24.99 charge.

* Pallets (Root balls, large pots 10L+, trees etc | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £350 | or £82 charge.

* Pleached Trees (Specialist Delivery) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £1500 | or £450 charge.