The Strawberry Daiquiri Dogwood Shrub (Cornus alba 'Stdazam') is a deciduous shrub that grows 5-6 feet tall and wide. It has attractive green foliage edged in creamy white. In late spring, it produces clusters of buttery yellow flowers. The red branches are extremely showy and add significant winter interest.
The Strawberry Daiquiri Dogwood Shrub is hardy in USDA zones 3-8. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is relatively easy to care for and is drought tolerant once established.
Here are some tips for caring for Strawberry Daiquiri Dogwood Shrub:
- Water it regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize it once a year in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune it in late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased branches and to shape the plant.
- Protect it from winter winds and cold.
With proper care, Strawberry Daiquiri Dogwood Shrub can be a beautiful and long-lived addition to your garden.
Here are some additional tips:
- The flowers of Strawberry Daiquiri Dogwood Shrub are edible and can be used to make jelly or syrup.
- The red branches can be used in floral arrangements.
- The Strawberry Daiquiri Dogwood Shrub is a good choice for attracting butterflies and other pollinators.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
