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Family: Cornaceae Genus: Cornus (KOR-nus) (Info) Species: alba (AL-ba) (Info) Cultivar: Ivory Halo Additional cultivar information: (PP08722, aka Bailhalo) Hybridized by Bailey; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1992
Hardiness: USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F) USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: N/A
Bloom Color: Pale Yellow
Bloom Time: Mid Spring Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage: Deciduous Variegated
Other details: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Provides winter interest
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information: Patented
Propagation Methods: From softwood cuttings By grafting By budding
Seed Collecting: N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
On May 12, 2009, Wecky from Iowa City, IA (Zone 5a) wrote:
I planted two of these guys along the front of my (north facing) house. It's a burgundy brick, and the dogwoods just pop against the dark color in the shade. They fill out nicely, keep a good shape, and have stayed a nice little 3.5' tall, just under the windows. Can't complain!
On Jul 27, 2007, ifonly from Brookfield, CT wrote:
Two of these followed me home from Home Depot last year, I think they were contractor's specials about $15 each. Love them. They remain just under 3' x 3.' One lights up next to a physocarpus Diablo. The other needs a better position - maybe the perennial bed.
The longer I garden, the more I love shrubs, and great foliage is a great plus.
October, 2009: these Ivory Halo shrubs do not look good at the end of the season - the leaves crinkle and are spotted with what looks like rust. In contrast, a yellow twig dogwood planted nearby still looks great - crisp green and white leaves - just gorgeous.
On Jan 28, 2005, Todd_Boland from St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) wrote:
This plant is a dwarf version of the standard 'silverleaf' dogwood, C. alba 'Elegantissima'. Useful to brighten up a shady area where space is limited.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Brookfield, Connecticut Boise, Idaho Peoria, Illinois Plainfield, Illinois Iowa City, Iowa Novi, Michigan Tecumseh, Michigan Saint Paul, Minnesota Dallas, Oregon Somerset, Pennsylvania Murfreesboro, Tennessee Jacksonville, Texas Lexington, Virginia Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
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