Variegated Dogwood vs Tamarix Juniper - TreeTime.ca

Variegated Dogwood vs Tamarix Juniper

Cornus alba argenteo-marginata

Juniperus sabina Tamariscifolia

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Variegated Dogwood
Tamarix Juniper

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.

Tamarix Juniper has attractive, year round, blue-green foliage that will pop on a winter landscape. Not only does it provide winter interest, Tamarix Juniper is unique in that it does not “hug” the ground as one would expect. If you're looking for a shrub that is low maintenance, rabbit resistant, and tolerant of a variety of conditions, try Tamarix Juniper.

Variegated Dogwood Quick Facts

Tamarix Juniper Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Height: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none


Foliage: variegated white edges
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: tatarian dogwood