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Cornus sanguinea

Family Cornaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level
Height 1.5 - 3 m (5 - 10 ft)
Spread 1.5 - 2.4 m (5 - 8 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The shrub Cornus sanguinea (bloodtwig dogwood) bears white and fragrant blooms during early summer to mid summer. The matte foliage is medium green in colour and medium in texture. Cornus sanguinea (bloodtwig dogwood) has showy and smooth bark.
Typical Uses Hedge and screening.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Cornus sanguinea .
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Cornus sanguinea (bloodtwig dogwood) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Cornus sanguinea (bloodtwig dogwood) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.