Species: Cornus sanguinea

(KOR-nus san-GWIN-ee-a)

Cornus sanguinea

Bloodtwig Dogwood

Found on Course Walks

Dogwood & Common Shrubs

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Woody Shrubs for Storm Water Retention

Cultivars

'Arctic Sun', 'Compressa', 'Midwinter Fire', 'Viridissima', 'Winter Flame'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub > 8 feet, Shrub 4 to 8 feet

Height: 6'-15' H; 6'-15' W

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: spreading, round-topped, multi-stemmed

Ornamental Other: tolerates range of soil conditions

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 5a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: suckers freely from roots and forms colony; needs frequent pruning to keep it presentable

Moisture Tolerance: Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

Not a specimen plant; use in mass plantings. Native to Europe

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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