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Variegated Dogwood vs Anthony Waterer Spiraea

Spiraea japonica Anthony Waterer

Cornus alba argenteo-marginata

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Anthony Waterer Spiraea
Variegated Dogwood

Anthony Waterer Spiraea is a low maintenance shrub with a dwarf, rounded form. In spring and summer rosy pink blooms emerge against green foliage. Its tolerance of a variety of well-drained soils makes it an ideal foundation, landscaping, or border plant.

If deer and rabbit are an issue on your property, consider planting Anthony Waterer Spiraea for its deer/rabbit resistance. Due to its compact form, minimal pruning is required.

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.

Anthony Waterer Spiraea Quick Facts

Variegated Dogwood Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Height: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium


Foliage: variegated white edges
Fall colour: orange to red
Flowers: bright pink flowers
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: tatarian dogwood