Ivory halo dogwood shrub is a beautiful, low-maintenance plant that is perfect for any garden. With its white flowers and green leaves, it is sure to add a touch of elegance to any landscape.
Related plant:
Cornus Ivory Halo
Related plant:
Ivory Silk Lilac Tree
About soil condition, the Ivory Halo Dogwood Shrub prefers well-drained soil, and it will tolerate average to poor soil conditions as long as the drainage is good. It is not particular about soil pH, and it will grow in both acidic and basic soils. This shrub is not drought tolerant, so make sure to keep it watered during dry periods.
Not too different with other dogwoods, the Ivory Halo dogwood shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade. It's a good idea to give it some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. This shrub grows best in moist, organically rich, well-drained soils. It also tolerates some light shade, but it may flower less abundantly in too much shade.
The temperature condition of the (ivory halo dogwood shrub) is (warm). The ideal temperature for this shrub is between (60-80 degrees Fahrenheit). However, it can tolerate temperatures as low as (10 degrees Fahrenheit). This shrub prefers full sun to partial shade, and it needs moist, well-drained soil.
Ideal humidity condition for this plant is moderate to high. It thrives in moist, well-drained soils, but does not tolerate standing water. It is adaptable to various soil types, but prefers rich, organic soils.
The fertilizer, this type of plant food is most important for the growth of your shrub, should be applied in early spring and again in mid-summer. A slow-release fertilizer is best. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's directions on the package. mulch around the base of your ivory halo dogwood shrub to help conserve moisture and keep roots cool.
Pruning your ivory halo dogwood shrub is important to its health and vigor. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring, before new growth begins. Ivory halo dogwoods are fast-growing shrubs, so they may need to be pruned annually to keep them in bounds. Remove any dead, diseased, or damaged wood, as well as any shoots that are growing inward toward the center of the plant. Cut back any long, leggy stems to encourage fuller growth.
Propagation is by softwood cuttings or by root division in spring. Dogwoods are easily propagated from softwood cuttings taken in late spring. Propagate dogwood shrubs by taking 6- to 8-inch-long cuttings from the tips of new growth. Strip the leaves from the bottom half of the cutting, dip the cut end in rooting hormone and plant in moistened potting mix. Place the cuttings in a propagating chamber or cover them with a clear plastic bag to maintain high humidity. Set the cuttings in a location out of direct sunlight and provide bottom heat of 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Rooting should occur in four to eight weeks.
Usually, the plant growth rate is rapid during the first few years after planting. After that, growth is more moderate but can still be quite vigorous. Generally, these shrubs will grow to be about 6 to 10 feet tall and wide. Some individuals may grow larger or smaller than this range, depending on the particular variety and growing conditions.
Common problems for this kind of plant are powdery mildew, dogwood borer, and scale. Powdery mildew is a white powdery growth on the leaves, stems, and flowers. It is caused by a fungus that grows in moist, humid conditions. Dogwood borer is a small beetle that bores into the trunk and branches of the shrub, causing them to die. Scale is a small, hard, brownish-black insect that sucks the sap from the leaves and stems of the shrub, causing them to turn yellow and eventually die.
Source:
Redosier dogwood | UMN Extension - University of Minnesota
Cornus alba 'Argenteo-marginata' (Variegated Dogwood,
PAGODA DOGWOOD - CORNUS ALTERNIFOLIA | The UFOR
