This shrub has branching from the base and forms a rounded habit. The young shoots are reddish green and the mid green ovate leaves turn rich purple during autumn and the white star-shaped flowers appear in clusters during summer followed by bluish fruit.

Hardiness zones 3 to 9

Cornus sanguineais naturally found from Europe to the Orient growing in mixed deciduous woodlands and thickets on nutrient rich well drained moist, slightly acid stony-loamy soils. It prefers an open sunny position and is drought tender but frost and pollution tolerant.

Common Dogwood is grown for its habit, flowers and autumn colour. It is planted in parks and gardens as a specimen or trimmed to form a hedge. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and is used for screen planting or in shrub borders. It tolerates a wide range of soil and climatic conditions and is suitable for low-mountain or inland regions. ID 1860

Cornus(KOR-nus) sanguinea(săng-gwin-ee-a)

Cornaceae (kor-NAY-see-ee)
Dogwood Family