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CORNUS alba 'Sibirica'
Commonly known as Westonbirt dogwood
COLOURED STEMMED DOGWOODS
Bright red stemmed dogwood
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
Hard prune in march to produce new stems for best winter colour. -
Pests & Diseases
Anthracnose -
Place of origin
Siberia, northern China to Korea. -
Deciduousdark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) turning red 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) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightVigorous, upright shrub. Small cream flowers on flat flowerheads followed by pea-sized, bluish-white 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)
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