Hedgerows Gold Dogwood (Cornus)

For the shady corner where nothing colorful will sit still, Cornus 'Hedgerows Gold' is the answer. The leaves carry a gold edge that reads even in low light, so a dim spot picks up warmth instead of going flat. Spring flowers, summer variegation, fall color, three turns from one shrub.

Give it part shade. Morning sun with cover from the afternoon is ideal. Keep the soil evenly moist and skip the hot, dry, exposed spots. A light prune after flowering keeps it shapely.

Part shade. Consistent moisture. Matures 6 to 8 feet. In a 5-gallon pot, ready to go in the ground.