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Make sure you don't end up with a drab winter garden by growing this dogwood for its vibrant red bare stems, which will shimmer and glow during the coldest months of the year. The ideal shrub for adding winter colour to your garden! Cornus alba 'Elegantissima' is a low-maintenance shrub that is neat, bushy, and quickly fills a gap in the border. The summer flowers are cream, and the large green leaves turn a lovely autumn colour. Dogwood is a hardy, trouble-free shrub for a sunny border; it prefers moist, well-drained soil but can also tolerate consistently wet conditions. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 2.4m (8').