Cornus sanguinea/Bloodtwig Dogwood
Attractive pinkish-yellow stems with red twigs in winter
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Attractive pinkish-yellow stems with red twigs in winter
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Scientific Name:
Cornus sanguinea
Common Name:
Bloodtwig Dogwood
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
6, 7, 8
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Height:
8-10 feet
Spread:
3 -5 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
White
Fruit present:
Fall
Fruit color:
Red
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Landscape Categories:
Bark, Trunk, and Branch Features
Comments:
Has a rangy, unkept appearance, but its showy stems are a redeeming factor. Does not suffer from as many disease problems as do other dogwoods. Birds eat the berries. Can be planted as a single specimen or in mass plantings.
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