Bud’s Yellow Dogwood

Key Features:
Size & Growth: Bud’s Yellow Dogwood typically grows to a height of 6 to 8 feet with a spread of 6 to 8 feet. It features a rounded, dense growth habit that makes it ideal for creating privacy screens, hedges, or as an accent plant.
Foliage: Displays ovate, dark green leaves that turn a rich reddish-purple in the fall, adding seasonal interest. The vibrant foliage provides a lush backdrop to the plant’s colorful stems.
Stems: Known for its striking golden-yellow stems, which provide exceptional winter interest. The stems are particularly vibrant during the colder months, creating a beautiful contrast against a snowy landscape.
Flowers: Produces small, inconspicuous white to creamy flowers in late spring to early summer. While not the main feature, these flowers add a touch of elegance and are followed by small white berries.
Blooming Time: Blooms from late spring to early summer, typically from May to June. The flowers are complemented by the shrub’s attractive foliage and stems.
Disease Resistance: Generally resistant to common pests and diseases affecting dogwoods, such as leaf spot and powdery mildew. Its robust nature makes it a reliable choice for various garden conditions.
Soil & Light Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade. It is adaptable to a range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. Providing adequate sunlight and ensuring good drainage are key for optimal growth and color.
Care Instructions: Requires minimal maintenance once established. Regular watering during dry periods helps keep the plant hydrated. Light pruning can be done to maintain the plant’s shape and remove any dead or damaged branches. In late winter or early spring, cut back the stems to encourage new growth and maintain vibrant color.
Uses:
Ornamental: Ideal for adding bright color and texture to garden beds, borders, and landscapes. The golden-yellow stems and seasonal foliage make Bud’s Yellow Dogwood a standout addition to any garden design.
Privacy Screen/Hedge: Perfect for creating privacy screens or hedges due to its dense growth habit and vibrant color.
Winter Interest: Provides excellent winter interest with its striking yellow stems, adding visual appeal during the colder months.
Planting & Maintenance:
Planting: Choose a location with well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Dig a hole that is twice the width of the root ball and place the shrub at the same depth it was growing in the container. Space multiple plants about 6 to 8 feet apart to accommodate their mature spread.
Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and during dry periods to help establish the plant. Once established, it requires regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to remove any dead or damaged branches and to encourage new growth. Cutting back the stems can also help maintain the shrub’s vibrant color and shape.
Add the vibrant color and seasonal interest of Bud’s Yellow Dogwood to your landscape. Its striking golden-yellow stems, attractive foliage, and low-maintenance requirements make it a valuable and versatile addition to any garden design.