I've always wanted to try one. Occasionally I see them offered, but have resisted the temptation. I am afraid to invest much space to more northerly suited plants, but that doesn't mean I haven't already! I do have a 16 year old Colorado Blue Spruce and 12 year old Dwarf Alberta Spruce. I gave them a chance and they have performed as well as can be expected, which would most likely be the case with the colored twig dogwoods. They could probably survive here, but they would never be as nice as their northern grown relations. My honest opinion would be to plant a couple, but not tie up a lot of real estate with all five.

I grow them successfully in my garden in Z7 in Mississippi. They seem to do much better in areas of my garden that have clay soil than in areas with sandy soil (though they grow okay in the sandy spots). Cultural information I found in garden literature suggests that a clay position is best.
Nita

I have had success with the Cornus alba which is red branches and variagated leaves here in Atlanta and I have a landscaper buddy who uses the variety you mentioned quite often. They do like a bit more water until established but seem to do ok on their own after the first year or so.

Thanks for the info. Right now I have them heeled in some very moist soil. When weather is more agreeable, will plant one or 2 in clay soil and pot the rest in a moisture retentive mix.
Tnx again
Rb

Yeah i like dogwood

me

and dogwood