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Posted 11/07/2022 in Shrub

Cornus alba 'Minbat'

A compact multi-stemmed shrub, Cornus alba 'Minbat' features white spring flowers that give way to white berries that are attractive to the birds. The medium green foliage turns an attractive reddish-purple in the fall. Bright red stems give the shrub year-round interest.

Post Details

Latin Name
Cornus alba 'Minbat'
Common Name
Baton Rouge Dogwood
Planting Zone
Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7
Special Interest
Attracts Birds
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
3-5 feet
Spread
3-5 feet
Suggested Uses
Shrub Borders
Potential Pests
Leaf spot, twig and leaf blights, canker, scale, leaf miner, and borers

Plant Story

A compact multi-stemmed shrub, Cornus alba 'Minbat' features white spring flowers that give way to white berries that are attractive to the birds. The medium green foliage turns an attractive reddish-purple in the fall. Bright red stems give the shrub year-round interest.

Special Care Instructions

Prune 1/4th of stems in early spring. Best color on new stems. Tolerant of wide range of soils.

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