Yellow Dogwood Bare Root 40-60cm (Cornus flaviramea) Hedging

Yellow Dogwood (Cornus flaviramea) bare root plants offer fast-growing, bright yellow-green winter stems—ideal for wet or exposed gardens. Supplied at 40-60cm height, these hardy hedging plants thrive in damp conditions and tolerate coastal winds.

Key Features

• Winter Interest: Vibrant yellow stems stand out in gardens from December–March.
• Growth Rate: Reaches 40-60cm annual growth.
• Best For: Damp, wet sites; coastal locations; wildlife-friendly hedges.
• Plant Type: Deciduous Hedging; supplied bare root during dormant season.

FAQs

• Is yellow dogwood suitable for wet soils? Yes, it thrives in damp or heavy soils where drainage is poor.
• How does it compare to red stem dogwood? Yellow Dogwood offers vivid yellow-green stems for striking winter contrast compared to the red stems of Cornus alba.
• Will it cope with coastal winds? Cornus flaviramea is hardy and well-suited for exposed gardens and salt-laden air.
• How quickly will it establish? Expect 40-60cm of new growth each year, reaching height quickly when planted bare root.
• Is it easy care? Requires minimal pruning—cut back stems every spring to keep colours vibrant and hedge compact.

Planting and care

This is a bare-root plant, supplied dormant between November and March. Plant within a few days of arrival for best results, keeping the roots moist and out of direct sun until they go in the ground. Standard spacing is 3 plants per metre, or 5 per metre for a denser, faster screen.

Read our complete bare-root hedging buyer's guide for full instructions on when to plant, how to handle the plants on arrival, planting depth, spacing for different uses, and what to expect in the first season.