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Variegated Dogwood vs DArtagnan Sour Cherry

Cornus alba argenteo-marginata

Prunus cerasus dArtagnan

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Variegated Dogwood
DArtagnan Sour Cherry

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.

The D'Artagnan Cherry is a cold-hardy sour cherry that produces small, sour cherries that are sweeter than other varieties. It typically produces high yields that are ready for harvest in early August. The cherries are good for fresh eating, baking, or preserves. It is comparable to the Romance series cherries, but has a typically shorter form.

The D'Artagnan Cherry is from the new Musketeer Series from the University of Saskatchewan. Cross pollinates well with the Romance series such as the Romeo or Juliet sour cherry.

Variegated Dogwood Quick Facts

DArtagnan Sour Cherry Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Height: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium


Foliage: variegated white edges
Fruit: small, dark red
Harvest: Early August
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: tatarian dogwood