Cornus alba Creme de Mint 2gal Dogwood shrub
Best choice for gardeners seeking year-round landscape color and seasonal interest.
Enhance your landscape with the Cornus alba 'Creme de Mint' Dogwood shrub, a deciduous variety offering year-round visual interest. It blooms with creamy white flowers in spring, followed by decorative white berries. The foliage transforms into a striking burgundy in fall, revealing vibrant orange-red stems that provide a stunning winter display. This shrub thrives in partial to full sun, adding continuous color and texture to your garden.
$54.99
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4.7
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Category Rank
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#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+40%
Above average
Botanical Name
Cornus alba
/ Cornus alba
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-contrast foliage for year-round visual interest
- Homeowners wanting vibrant winter color in bleak landscapes
- Landscapers managing challenging, wet, or extremely cold environments
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance gardeners avoiding regular, intensive pruning schedules
- Urban gardeners with limited space for large, spreading shrubs
- Gardeners in humid climates prone to fungal plant diseases
Performance breakdown
Seasonal Versatility
Provides distinct visual interest across all four seasons of the year.
Winter Aesthetic
Vibrant orange-red stems offer a standout focal point during dormant months.
Hardiness Range
Robust adaptability across a wide spectrum of USDA climate zones.
Growth Habit
Spreading form requires adequate space to reach its full potential.
Maintenance Ease
Deciduous nature simplifies pruning and seasonal landscape management tasks.
Sun Tolerance
Flexible light requirements allow for placement in various garden exposures.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Cornus alba
Cultivar
Creme de Mint
Container Size
2 gallon
Mature Height
3-4 ft.
Mature Spread
4-6 ft.
Hardiness Zones
3-8
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun to Full Sun
Bloom Season
Spring
Features
- Striking burgundy fall foliage
- Bright orange-red winter stems
- Creamy white spring flowers
- Produces decorative white berries
- Offers year-round visual appeal
- Spreading plant form
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the exceptional quality and striking aesthetic design of the 'Creme de Mint' Dogwood. Reviewers consistently report that the plant arrives robust, healthy, and true to its description. The vibrant variegation is a standout feature, immediately enhancing any landscape. This reliable quality and beautiful coloration confirm the shrub offers strong value, justifying its specialized price point and driving high satisfaction among buyers.
Know before you buy
Once the leaves drop, this shrub reveals vibrant orange-red stems that stand out beautifully against a snowy or gray winter landscape.
Since this is a spreading variety, you should plan for a mature spread of 4 to 6 feet. It will reach a height of 3 to 4 feet, making it a great choice for mid-border planting.
The 'Creme de Mint' is quite hardy and thrives in USDA zones 3 through 8. It is well-suited for a wide range of climates, including regions with very cold winters.
It performs best in partial to full sun. While it can handle some shade, providing at least a few hours of direct sunlight will encourage the best foliage color and flower production.
No, this is a deciduous shrub. It will lose its leaves in the winter, which is actually when its colorful orange-red stems become the primary feature of the plant.
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