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    Cornus sanguinea

    Also Known As

    • Common Dogwood

    Plant type

    shrub, aquatic

    size

    • H: 7'-15'
    • W: 7'-20'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

    Cornus sanguinea plant details

    Cornus sanguinea is a broadleaf deciduous aquatic shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus sanguinea

    Plant type: aquatic shrub
    Plant family: cornaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 7 FT - 20 FT - wide, 7 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: distinctive bark, hedge

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus sanguinea

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Thriving in neutral (not acid) soils, the plum-red twigs ; long-lasting matching autumn color of this med-sized shrub lend winter color to the chalk hills of England. Sun-PSh/Med/Neutral

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Cornus sanguinea plant

    How to Grow Cornus sanguinea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • butterflies

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Cornus alba 'Aurea'

    aka Red Barked Dogwood, Red Twig Dogwood, Tartarian Dogwood

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Cornus alba 'Cream Cracker' PP12830

    aka Cream Cracker Red Barked Dogwood, Cream Cracker Red Twig Dogwood, Cream Cracker Tartarian Dogwood

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Aquatic

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearls'

    aka Red Barked Dogwood, Tartarian Dogwood

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • standing water - regular
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    Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea'

    aka Pagoda Dogwood

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12'-15'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture
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    Cornus alternifolia Golden Shadows® PP11287

    Scientific Name: Cornus alternifolia 'Wstackman'

    aka Cornus alternifolia 'Golden Shadows', Cornus alternifolia 'W. Stackman', Golden Shadows® Green Osier, Golden Shadows® Pagoda Dogwood

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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