Cornus controversa 'Variegata'
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Family: Cornaceae Dogwood
| Type | Tree |
| USDA Hardiness range | 5A - 8A |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | White |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Woodland garden |
| Height | 20' to 30' / 6.00m to 9.20m |
| Spread | 25' to 35' / 7.60m to 10.60m |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Leaf color | Green, silvery, variegated |
| Fruit color | Black, blue |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |