Golden Dogwood A medium-sized deciduous shrub that produces a thicket of red coloured stems. Cornus alba ‘Aurea’ has soft golden-yellow foliage with small creamy-white flowers in the early Summer followed by clusters of small white Winter berries. The red-barked dogwoods are primarily grown for the stunning coloured Winter stems. ‘Aurea’ has the added bonus of the golden Summer foliage colour. The red stems are often used in floristry.Site: Tolerates inland exposureSoil: Any soil, tolerates dampPosition: Full sun, partial shadeSeason of Interest: Golden foliage in Summer, red stems and white berries in WinterHardiness: Fully hardyHeight: 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) Spread: 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) if unpruned