Cornus sericea Silver and Gold

Silver and Gold Dogwood

Botanical name: Cornus sericea ‘Silver and Gold’

Overview
A striking variegated red twig dogwood prized for its golden-yellow stems and green leaves edged in creamy white, offering multi-season interest. Creamy-white flower clusters appear in late spring, followed by white berries that contrast nicely with the foliage. Fall color often develops pink to reddish tones. ‘Silver and Gold’ combines colorful stems with bright foliage for year-round landscape impact.

Size



Width: 6–10 ft



Height: 6–10 ft



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 3a–7b



Light



Full sun to partial shade



Best stem color and variegation occur in full sun



Soil



Well-drained to wet soils; highly adaptable



Tolerates clay, loam, or sandy soils



Slightly acidic to neutral pH preferred



Attracts



Pollinators (flowers)



Birds (berries)



Wildlife (cover and food source)



Suitable Conditions



Performs best in cold to moderate climates



Tolerates wet soils, seasonal flooding, and urban conditions



Excellent for naturalized plantings and rain gardens



Notes



Shape: Upright, multi-stemmed shrub forming colonies



Combines colorful winter stems with bright variegated foliage



Winter stem color brightest on new growth; prune older stems periodically



Excellent for mass plantings, borders, and winter-interest displays



Spreads slowly by suckers; manageable with pruning

Plant type

Flowering Ornamental Tree, Flowering Shrub

Height

6-10'

Width

6-10'

Hardiness zones

3–7

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Late Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Olive Drab

Fall color

Yellow

Attracts

Birds

Soil

Clay, Moist well-drained

Shape

Broad Upright, Multi Stem

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No