I have a young C. controversa 'Variegata' (wedding cake tree) that
has thrown up a sport off of the lower trunk which is entirely white.

I've put up a couple of pics of two leaf clusters (from the same plant)

http://www.adelka.com/misc/whitevariegata.jpg
http://www.adelka.com/misc/variegata.jpg

Has anyone seen a pure white Cornus? I know all white
leaves are difficult because of the lack of chlorophyll, but
I can think of at least a maple with such leaves.

All I know about propagating C. controversa is that it's
supposed to be difficult. Is there reason to think that I
(or a qualified nurseryman) might be able to make a
viable cultivar out of it?

I've heard of a cultivar called "candle light" (which
sounds as if it might be white) but can't find a
picture of it anywhere...

thanks,

-E


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