Cornus alba
About
Cornus alba, the red-barked, white or Siberian dogwood, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cornaceae, native to Siberia, northern China and Korea. It is a large deciduous surculose (suckering) shrub that can be grown as a small tree. As a popular ornamental used in landscaping its notable features include the red stems in fall (autumn) through late winter, bright winter bark; and the variegated foliage in some cultivars, such as C. alba 'Elegantissima'. C. alba can grow to 3 m (10 ft) high, but variegated forms are less vigorous. For the brightest winter bark, young shoots are encouraged by cutting to the ground some older stems at the end of the winter, before leaves are open. The oval fruits are white, sometimes tinted blue.
- Family
- Cornaceae
How to use it
The red-barked dogwood is primarily used for ornamental purposes in landscaping due to its striking red stems and variegated foliage. It can also serve ecological functions, such as providing habitat for wildlife. Additionally, its suckering growth habit makes it an excellent choice for creating natural hedges or privacy screens in gardens.
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Gardening tip
To keep your red-barked dogwood looking its best, cut older stems to the ground at the end of winter before new leaves appear. This encourages vibrant young shoots that will give you the brightest winter bark. It's a simple trick that can make a big difference in your garden!
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Cornus alba
- Slug
- cornus-alba
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cornaceae
- Genus
- Cornus
- Species
- alba
- Wikidata QID
- Q158228
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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