Neon Burst Dogwood

Chartreuse Summer Foliage
Red Winter Stems
Compact Four-Season Color

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Neon Burst Dogwood

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Neon Burst Dogwood

Neon Burst Dogwood is a compact deciduous shrub prized for bright chartreuse summer foliage, colorful fall tones, and vivid red winter stems. Its rounded habit and four-season interest make it excellent for borders, hedges, foundation plantings, naturalized areas, and colorful shrub groupings.

Why choose Neon Burst Dogwood?

Choose Neon Burst Dogwood for bold foliage color and winter stem appeal in a manageable size. Coppery new growth matures to bright yellow-green, then shifts into warm gold, red, and purple tones in fall. After leaf drop, scarlet-red stems create standout winter color against snow, evergreens, and dormant garden beds. Its compact size works well where larger red-stem dogwoods may be too big, making it useful for accents, mass plantings, screens, and mixed borders.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Cornus alba Neon Burst™ ‘Byboughen’
Common Name: Neon Burst Dogwood
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Growth Habit: Compact, upright-rounded, multi-stemmed shrub

Neon Burst Dogwood Additional Information

Neon Burst Dogwood offers multi-season color beginning with copper-bronze spring growth that matures into bright chartreuse to yellow foliage through summer. Small clusters of white flowers appear in mid-spring, adding a soft seasonal accent and supporting pollinator activity. In fall, the foliage develops a lively mix of gold, red, and deep purple before dropping.

The winter display is one of this shrub’s strongest features. Young stems develop the brightest scarlet-red color, bringing structure and contrast to dormant landscapes. Neon Burst Dogwood is well suited for foundation beds, shrub borders, low screens, informal hedges, naturalized plantings, and massed color displays. To encourage fresh, colorful stems, remove a few of the oldest canes in early spring. This allows new growth to replace aging wood while keeping the plant full, vigorous, and visually striking.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Neon Burst Dogwood in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. Set the root ball level with the surrounding soil, backfill with native soil, and water thoroughly after planting.

2. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during the first growing season to help roots establish. Once established, water during extended dry periods, especially in sunny locations or fast-draining soil.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature. Keep mulch pulled slightly away from the stems.

4. Pruning: Prune in early spring before new growth begins. Remove some of the oldest stems near the base to encourage fresh red stems and maintain a compact, colorful shape.

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FAQs

How big does Neon Burst Dogwood get?
Neon Burst Dogwood typically grows about 4–5 feet tall and wide, forming a compact, rounded shrub that fits well in borders, hedges, and foundation plantings.
Does Neon Burst Dogwood need full sun?
It grows well in full sun to partial shade. Full sun generally produces the brightest foliage color, strongest branching, and most vivid red winter stems.
When does Neon Burst Dogwood bloom?
Neon Burst Dogwood produces small white flower clusters in mid-spring. The flowers are attractive, but the shrub is especially valued for foliage color and winter stem interest.

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Lush Foliage
Full Sun
Seasonal

Mature Height	Large: Up to 6 ft
Mature Spread	5-10 ft
Growth Rate	Fast
Botanical Name	Cornus alba 'ByBoughen' PP27,956
Bloom Time	Mid spring
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Cornaceae
Flower Color	White
Hardiness Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Light Needs	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#1 Container

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Growing Zones 3-7 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -40)

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