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Cornus sanguinea 'Winter Beauty'

Family Cornaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.5 - 1.8 m (5 - 6 ft)
Spread 1.5 - 1.8 m (5 - 6 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The deciduous shrub Cornus sanguinea 'Winter Beauty' (bloodtwig dogwood) yields showy, white and fragrant blossoms during late spring to early summer. This plant has foliage that is greyish red in colour. The bark is medium yellow. Showy fruit are produced by Cornus sanguinea 'Winter Beauty' (bloodtwig dogwood).
Typical Uses Border, hedge, mass planting and naturalization.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Cornus sanguinea 'Winter Beauty' . In autumn, Cornus sanguinea 'Winter Beauty' is alight with fall colour, and in winter it provides winter interest.
Cautions Be advised that Cornus sanguinea 'Winter Beauty' (bloodtwig dogwood) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.