Cornus alba

Siberian Dogwood, Tartarian Dogwood, Red-barked Dogwood

This large group of trees, shrubs and ground covers features plants with attractive flowers and foliage, colorful bark and dependable fall color. Dogwoods are often used as flowering accents, architectural screens or mat-like ground covers. Prune out the oldest branches every year to encourage new growth.

Star-shaped, creamy white flowers appear on this shrub in late spring and early summer, followed by white fruits. Leaves turn red or orange in fall. Young shoots are bright red in winter.

Attributes - Cornus alba

Plant Type: Shrub

Bloom Season: Late Spring through Early Summer

Flower Color: White

Foliage: Deciduous

Height: 8 ft. to 10 ft.

Width: 10 ft.

Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Climate: Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Notes: Thrives in Acid Soil, Wet Soil. Showy Flowers. Susceptible to Beetles, Black Spot, Scales.

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