Dogwood 'Neon Burst'

Pépinière Lemay Nursery

$36.99
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A high-definition splash of colour for your yard, 'Neon Burst' delivers an electric glow that lasts all year. Its fluorescent chartreuse-to-golden foliage is virtually scorch-proof, maintaining its "neon" intensity even in the summer heat. As autumn arrives, the leaves transform into a breathtaking rainbow of purple, fiery red, and orange. When winter falls, this shrub reveals its final act: a stunning thicket of glossy, scarlet-red stems that pop brilliantly against winter snow.

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Plant Details

Mature Size:

4–6' H x W

Zone:

2-7

Watering:

Medium

Foliage Type:

Deciduous

Growth Rate:

Very Fast

Light:

Full Sun/Part Sun

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Neon Burst Dogwood, Neon Burst Tatarian Dogwood

Scientific Name:

Cornus alba 'ByBoughen'

Type:

Ornamental Deciduous Shrub

Growth Details:

  • Mature Size: Typically 4–5 feet tall and wide.
  • Growth Habit: Compact, dense, and rounded.
  • Form: Multi-stemmed upright-to-mounded shrub.
  • Growth Rate: Rapid.
  • Longevity: Approximately 20 years.

Environmental Needs:

  • Exposure: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Soil Preferences: Thrives in rich, moist, well-drained soil.
  • Soil Tolerance: Adaptable to clay, sandy, dry, or even wet soils.
  • Watering: Regular watering; can tolerate occasional standing water.

Special Features:

Heat and sun tolerant (resists leaf scorch); deer resistant; salt and pollution tolerant.

Care Guide

Ornamental & Landscape Value

Seasonal Interest:

  • Bloom Information: Small, creamy-white flower clusters in late spring (May-June).
  • Fall Colour: Rainbow hues of gold, purple, red, and orange.
  • Bark: Glossy, scarlet-red winter stems.
  • Fruit: Occasional small white berries that attract birds.

Garden Value:

Ideal for high-impact accents, mass plantings, or vibrant informal hedges. Its tolerance for wet sites makes it a standout choice for rain gardens.

Wildlife & Human Value:

  • Wildlife Value: Flowers attract pollinators like bees, and berries provide food for songbirds.
  • Human Value: Provides four-season architectural interest and stems are perfect for winter floral displays.

Planting & Care Guide

Planting Considerations:

  • Best Time To Plant: Spring or early autumn.
  • Spacing: 4–6 feet apart.
  • Location Tips: Highly tolerant of urban pollution; suitable for city plantings and under power lines.

Care:

  • Light Requirements: Best in full sun for maximum foliage brightness, but handles partial shade.
  • Moisture Requirements: Prefers consistent, medium moisture.
  • Maintenance: Low maintenance; prune in late winter to maintain stem colour.
  • Fertilization: Use a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring.

Tolerances:

Urban pollution, dry soil, wet soil, and heat.

Tips For Success:

For the best winter display, remove up to one-third of the oldest stems every late winter to stimulate the growth of new, brightly coloured red stems.

Fruit Profile