Neon Burst Dogwood
What: Neon Burst Dogwood (Cornus alba ‘ByBoughen’) is a standout four-season shrub with vivid chartreuse summer foliage, stunning multicoloured fall tones, and brilliant scarlet winter stems. One of the most colourful and versatile dogwoods available for prairie gardens.
Best use: Perfect as a vibrant accent plant, for mass plantings, or as part of hedges and screens. Its spectacular year-round color makes it an excellent focal point in landscape designs, while its adaptability allows it to thrive in various garden conditions.
Plant Details
| Height | 5 feet |
| Spread | 5 feet |
| Hardiness Zone | 2 |
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Watering | Adaptable – tolerates both dry conditions and standing water |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Maintenance | Low – can be pruned at any time |
| Uses | Accent, Mass Planting, Hedges/Screening, General Garden Use |
| Foliage | Chartreuse/yellow in summer, coppery-bronze in spring, gold/red/purple in fall |
| Winter Interest | Scarlet stems |
| Form | Multi-stemmed with rounded habit, fills out to ground level |
| Lifespan | Approximately 20 years under ideal conditions |




