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Cornus alba 'Sibirica' - Red-barked dogwood, Westonbirt dogwood  |
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| Dark green leaves, turning crimson and purple in autumn. Flattened clusters of small white flowers in early summer, followed by pale blue-white berries. Brilliant coral pink to crimson stems. Good for winter colour, so effective in any situation where the stems will show up well (eg waterside planting, aginst darker shrubs). Looks good planted in large groups. | ||||
Plant type |
Deciduous shrub |
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Form/shape |
Vigorous, deciduous, upright spreading shrub. |
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Growing conditions |
Full sun or partial shade. Moist, fertile soil. |
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Height |
0.5-1m at planting; 1.5m after 2 years; 2m at maturity (if unpruned) |
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Hardiness |
Hardy |
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