Elegantissima Red Twig Dogwood - Variegated Cornus alba Shrub in 4 Inch Pot

Add striking year-round beauty to your landscape with Elegantissima Red Twig Dogwood, a classic variegated shrub prized for its creamy white-edged foliage and vivid red stems that brighten winter gardens. During the growing season, the attractive green and white variegated leaves provide beautiful contrast in borders, foundation plantings, rain gardens, and mixed shrub landscapes. In winter, the brilliant red twigs create dramatic seasonal color even after the leaves have fallen.

This hardy easy-care shrub is perfect for adding texture, color, and structure to the landscape throughout every season. Its adaptable nature and cold hardiness make it an excellent choice for northern climates, wildlife gardens, and ornamental plantings. These healthy plants are shipped established in 4 inch nursery pots and are ready to thrive in the landscape.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Elegantissima Red Twig Dogwood
✔️ 4 inch pot plant
✔️ Variegated foliage shrub with red winter stems
✔️ Healthy, rooted landscape plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information

• Common Name: Elegantissima Red Twig Dogwood
• Botanical Name: Cornus alba ‘Elegantissima’
• Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental shrub
• Growth Stage: Established potted plant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well-draining soil
• Watering: Moderate; tolerates moist conditions well
• Mature Height: Approximately 6–8 feet
• Mature Width: Approximately 6–8 feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
• USDA Zones: 2–8
• Container Friendly: Yes, when young and properly maintained

Care Tip

Prune older stems every few years in late winter or early spring to encourage vibrant new red growth for the brightest winter stem color. Consistent moisture helps maintain lush foliage during summer.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.