Virginia Creeper vs Variegated Dogwood - TreeTime.ca

Virginia Creeper vs Variegated Dogwood

Cornus alba argenteo-marginata

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Variegated Dogwood
Virginia Creeper

Variegated Dogwood is a small shrub that is often used in the first row of a shelterbelt, as a hedge, or for soil stabilization projects. It has the same distinctive red bark, white flowers, and berries as Red Osier Dogwood.

The key difference between the two is the leaves. Where Red Osier's leaves are green throughout, Variegated Dogwood has a white outline around each leaf, giving this shrub a distinctive look.

Virginia Creeper is a fast-growing, climbing vine. Its root-like tendrils attach themselves to any non-smooth surface, even brick, but will also grow as a ground cover.

Virginia Creeper makes a beautiful ornamental plant for your garden; its attractive foliage turns from green to deep red in the fall. Birds will love its red berries.

Variegated Dogwood Quick Facts

Virginia Creeper Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Height: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: red and purple
Berries: small, hard, purple
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: high




Toxicity: berries are toxic
Other Names: tatarian dogwood
Other Names: five-finger, five-leaved ivy