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Cornus sanguinea 'Cato' (Arctic Sun)

Family Cornaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average to wet, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The deciduous shrub Cornus sanguinea 'Cato' (Arctic Sun) (bloodtwig dogwood) bears showy and white blossoms during late spring to early summer. This plant is upright and has showy foliage that is light olive green and dark red in colour. The bark is medium yellow. Showy fruit are produced by Cornus sanguinea 'Cato' (Arctic Sun) (bloodtwig dogwood). Cornus sanguinea 'Cato' (Arctic Sun) (bloodtwig dogwood) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, container, cut flowers, mass planting, naturalization and specimen.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Cornus sanguinea 'Cato' (Arctic Sun) . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer. In autumn, Cornus sanguinea 'Cato' (Arctic Sun) is alight with fall colour, and in winter it provides winter interest.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Cornus sanguinea 'Cato' (Arctic Sun) (bloodtwig dogwood) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.