Full Sun
Moderate care
Light watering
Frost Hardy
H7
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
2.5m | Max | 2.5m |
1.5m | Min | 1.5m |
3 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Red-Barked Dogwood Overview
Cornus alba 'Sibirica' is a suckering, deciduous shrub species that forms thickets of slim, vibrant red stems, these develop stronger colouration in the winter. It grows to medium size, producing oval, green leaves which display attractive red autumn colouration. Flowers are small, starry in shape and cream in colour, leading onto blue-white berry fruits.
Common problems with Red-Barked Dogwood
Can suffer from Cornus anthracnose diseases.
How to propagate Red-Barked Dogwood
Cuttings
Hardwood cuttings.
Layering
Propagate from seed or rooted layers struck in a moist sand-peat mixture.
Seed
Special features of Red-Barked Dogwood
Autumn colour
Attractive flowers
Winter colour
Hedge plant
Other uses of Red-Barked Dogwood
Ornamental, fruit, hedging, border