Cornus alba 39aurea39 is an easy45to45grow shrub that quickly fills a gap in the border its summer blooms are cream and its large leaves are a glowing golden colour but it39s the red winter stems that really dazzle bringing incredible winter colour to the garden dogwood is a resilient problem45free shrub for a sunny spot it enjoys a moist well45drained soil but can also tolerate consistently damp areas height 3m 40103941 spread 24m 4083941