{"product_id":"ivory-halo-dogwood","title":"Ivory Halo Dogwood","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBright Variegated Foliage and Red Winter Stems on a Compact Dogwood\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIvory Halo Dogwood (Cornus alba 'Bailhalo') does double duty: crisp green-and-white variegated leaves brighten shady spots all summer, then drop to reveal glowing red stems for winter color. Compact and tidy at 5–6 feet, it's easier to place than the big red-twigs and tolerates wet soil just as well. Whether you're lighting up a shaded border in Edina, planting a rain garden in Woodbury, or adding winter color in Maple Grove — Ivory Halo brings two seasons of interest to zone 4b–5a yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIvory Halo Dogwood Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCornus alba 'Bailhalo'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTatarian Dogwood, Variegated Red Twig Dogwood, Ivory Halo Dogwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate — compact, rounded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade. Variegation brightens shade; some afternoon shade prevents leaf scorch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high. Tolerates wet soil — good for rain gardens; prefers consistent moisture.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a) — fully hardy and reliable here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery adaptable — tolerates Minnesota clay-loam and seasonally wet ground.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous — green leaves edged in creamy white; bare red stems carry the winter show.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40°F. Tough and dependable in Minnesota.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerately deer-resistant.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat clusters of creamy-white flowers in spring, followed by white berries; red stems all winter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIvory Halo Dogwood Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrightening shade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white-variegated leaves light up a shaded border or the base of mature trees in Edina or Minnetonka, where solid-green shrubs would disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinter color in a tidy size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts red winter stems give the classic red-twig effect on a compact 5–6 foot plant that fits foundations and smaller beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRain gardens and wet spots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike its native cousins it tolerates wet soil, making it a good choice for a rain garden or low, moist area in Woodbury or Burnsville.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Ivory Halo Dogwood in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFall (late August–early October) is the ideal planting window. Soil is still warm for root development, cool air reduces transplant stress, and the plant gets 6–8 weeks to establish roots before ground freeze (typically mid-November in the Twin Cities).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring (late April–May, after the ground thaws) is the second-best window, giving the shrub a full season to establish before its first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid summer planting (June–August) when possible. Never plant after mid-October or before late April — frozen ground or frost-heaving kills new roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Ivory Halo Dogwood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig wide, not deep — 2–3× the root ball width, same depth as the container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt tolerates wet feet, so low, moist, or rain-garden spots work; give some afternoon shade to keep the variegation crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill with native soil mixed with 20–30% compost; firm gently and water in well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 4–5 feet apart for a mass or low hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a water basin to direct water to the roots; flatten it before winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch 2–3 inches with shredded bark, kept off the stems. For brightest stems, remove a third of the oldest stems at the base each spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Ivory Halo Dogwood in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Every 1–2 days, deep and slow (15–25 minutes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 3–4 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Every 5–7 days; keep evenly moist, especially in sunnier spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze (typically late October in the Twin Cities metro).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished Ivory Halo appreciates steady moisture — water deeply during dry spells. In a rain garden or moist spot it often needs no supplemental water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrip Irrigation in Minnesota\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf used, place emitters 12–18 inches from the crown and keep the root zone moist. Always winterize the system — blow out the lines before freeze and shut timers off by early October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the variegated leaves scorch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn hot, dry, full-sun spots the white margins can scorch; a bit of afternoon shade and steady moisture keep the foliage crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I keep the stems bright red?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe youngest stems are reddest. Remove about a third of the oldest stems at the base each spring to keep bright young growth coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it native?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — Ivory Halo is a Tatarian dogwood (Cornus alba) from Asia, valued for its variegated foliage. For a native red-twig, choose Arctic Fire or Redtwig Dogwood (Cornus sericea).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it grow in wet soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it tolerates wet soil well, making it suitable for rain gardens and low, moist spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArctic Fire Dogwood — a compact native red-twig with red winter stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreme de Mint Dogwood — a dwarf variegated dogwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShop the full Three Timbers Minnesota catalog — zone 4-hardy plants hand-selected for Twin Cities yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Ivory Halo Dogwood Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a mass planting or informal low hedge, space Ivory Halo 4 feet apart, center to center (the body's own 4–5 foot guidance) — at its 5–6 foot mature width the plants merge into a continuous variegated band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (4 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a specimen, give a single plant a 6-foot circle; groups of 3 at 5-foot spacing make a strong shade-brightening drift under high tree canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIvory Halo Dogwood Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp green-and-white variegated leaves emerge, followed by flat clusters of creamy-white flowers; remove a third of the oldest stems at the base now for the brightest winter color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The white-edged foliage glows in part shade all season; white berries follow the flowers and draw birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves drop to unveil the red stem framework.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glowing red stems carry the show against snow for the full Twin Cities winter — the classic red-twig effect on a tidier 5–6 foot plant. Hardy to -40°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Shade-Tolerant   ✔ Rain-Garden \/ Wet-Soil   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/arctic-fire-dogwood\"\u003eArctic Fire Dogwood\u003c\/a\u003e — a compact native red-twig to mix with Ivory Halo for denser winter stem color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/creme-de-mint-dogwood\"\u003eCreme de Mint Dogwood\u003c\/a\u003e — a dwarf variegated cousin for the front of the same bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/isanti-dogwood\"\u003eIsanti Dogwood\u003c\/a\u003e — the U of M-selected native red-twig for a solid-green companion mass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/first-editions-fiber-optics-buttonbush\"\u003eFiber Optics Buttonbush\u003c\/a\u003e — a native wet-soil pollinator shrub for the same rain garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Ivory Halo Dogwood Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIvory Halo thrives in part shade with steady moisture — including wet clay and rain gardens — where its variegated foliage brightens dark corners all summer and its red stems carry the winter. It's not a fit for hot, dry, full-sun spots with no irrigation (the white leaf margins scorch), and if a Minnesota native is a priority, choose a Cornus sericea type like Arctic Fire or Isanti instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54308607197489,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54308607230257,"sku":null,"price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/ivory-halo-dogwood.jpg?v=1779567572","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/ivory-halo-dogwood","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}