CORNUS alba
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CORNUS alba
Commonly known as Red-barked dogwood
COLOURED STEMMED DOGWOODS
Green leaved dogwood which is happiest in wet or boggy conditions, red bark in winter
£14.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Hard prune in March to produce new stems for best winter colour. Wildlife plant - bees and other insects. -
Pests & Diseases
Anthracnose. -
Place of origin
Siberia, northern China to Korea. -
Deciduousdark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) which turn red or orange in autumn.
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Cream
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Ovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightVigorous upright shrub. Produces white flowers in flat cymes to 5cm (2in) across followed by pea-sized, white, often tinged blue, berries.
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Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Wet or boggy soil
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Full sun
For best winter colour. -
Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cornus (Flowering) - Growing Guide
Cornus Coloured Stemmed Dogswoods - Growing Guide
