Dogwood
Cornus alba
Also known as
Tatarian Dogwood, Red-Barked Dogwood, Whiteberried Dogwood, Siberian Dogwood
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Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H7
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
4m | Max | 4m |
2.5m | Min | 2.5m |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Dogwood Overview
This upright, deciduous shrub has large, ovate green leaves that turn shades of yellow, orange and red in the autumn. Bare winter stems are coloured orange-yellow and red. Vigorous grower, cultivars are more suitable for garden planting.
How to propagate Dogwood
Layering
Propagate from seed or rooted layers struck in a moist sand-peat mixture.
Seed
Special features of Dogwood
Autumn colour
Other uses of Dogwood
Banks, ornamental bark, fruit, hedging, border. Summer/Winter interest.
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