Credit
Sharon A. Yiesla
Scientific Name
Cornus sanguinea
Last Review
Features
Creamy white flowers with an unpleasant fragrance, in flat topped clusters in late spring; purplish black fruit in late summer (often hidden by foliage); autumn color is purple to red; winter stems are a mix of green and red (not as effective as other dogwoods).
Culture
Full sun to partial shade; prefers a moist, well drained soil; tolerates alkaline soil.
Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
6.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
15.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
6.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
15.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Width
(or wider, due to suckering)
Mature Form
Irregular, suckers to form colonies
Native Regions, Text
Europe
Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Images
Image
picID
18825
Exposure (Outdoor)
Uses
PlantID
372