Yellow Twig Tatarian Dogwood
Scientific Name: Cornus alba ‘Bud’s Yellow’
Family: Cornaceae
Location on Campus: 46.895278, -96.803361
Description: A fast-growing, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub that is known for its bright yellow twigs. ‘Bud’s Yellow’ is a wonderful addition to any rain garden or naturalized planting. This hardy shrub is deer resistant, loved by pollinators, and adaptable to a wide range of soil types.
Hardiness: USDA hardiness zones 3 to 7.
Natural Habitat: Native to Siberia, Manchuria, and North Korea.
Mature Size: Height: 5’-8’, Spread: 5’-8’
Form (Shape): Multi-stemmed, round, upright, and spreading.
Growth Rate: Fast.
Foliage: Simple, opposite ovately green leaves that turn a golden yellow in autumn.
Texture: Medium.
Flowers: Creamy white, small, flat-topped flowers that attract birds and butterflies.
Fruit: Small, white to bluish-white fruit that attracts birds.
Light: Full sun to part shade.
Soil: Adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions, but grows best in rich, moist, fertile soil.
Propagation: Propagated via cuttings.
Failure Patterns: Failure is generally uncommon.
Disease and Insects: Susceptible to leaf and twig blights, canker, and leaf spots. Occasional insect pests like scale, leaf miners, and bagworms are possible. Tolerant of black walnut toxicity.
Landscape Use: A great addition to rain gardens, shrub borders, or mass plantings. Ideal for waterfront properties or wet locations.
Availability: Readily available in nursery trade.
