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CORNUS sanguinea
Commonly known as Common dogwood, Dogberry
COLOURED STEMMED DOGWOODS
Greenish with red flushed stems and purple autumn colour
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Good to know
The native dogwood. Wildlife plant. The rather pungent scent attracts insects. Leaves are food for caterpillars of green hairstreak and holly blue butterfly. Very effective planted en-masse by water. -
Pests & Diseases
Anthracnose. -
Place of origin
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DeciduousLeaves to 10cm (4in) long
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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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Ovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightReddish-green, sometimes entirely green, winter shoots. Trim in spring for best colour. Produces flowers in dense cymes to 5cm (2in) across followed by pea-sized, dull, blue-black fruit.
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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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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
2.5m (8ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cornus (Flowering) - Growing Guide
Cornus Coloured Stemmed Dogswoods - Growing Guide