Description
About dogwood
(Cornus sanguinea)
Creamy white flowers in spring, red leaves and black berries in autumn, and shimmering crimson and orange stems in winter.
Growth and size
Mature height: 4m.
Growth rate: 30-60cm per year.
Supplied as 20-30cm cell-grown saplings.
Can be planted all year round with proper care.
Value to wildlife
Food plant of some moths, including the case-bearer moth.
Flowers provide nectar and pollen for insects.
Berries are eaten by many mammals and birds.
Soil and conditions
Very hardy.
Grows well in sun or partial shade in a range of soils.
Grown responsibly
UK sourced and grown (UKISG certified).
Reduces risk of spreading pests and diseases.
Delivered in 100% recyclable LDPE wrap.
Did you know?
Dogwood has one of the hardest woods, and its twigs change colour: they’re crimson in the sun, but lime green in the shade.
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