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Red-barked dogwood

Cornus alba 'Sibirica'

Something to look at in winterLight screeningA wet spot or a rain garden

Coloured stems in winterWorth looking at in more than one season

Red-barked dogwood
The picture illustrates the species and is generated from its botanical name, not photographed in a particular garden.

What it needs, what it becomes

TypeShrubs
FamilyCornaceae
Size when mature2 m tall, 2 m across
LightFull sun, Part sun
MoistureMoist, Medium
Soilloam, clay
Soil pH5.5 to 7.5
Hardy to-34 degrees
FlowersMay to June
For pollinatorsGood
WaterMedium water
UpkeepSome
GrowthFast
In EuropeIntroduced
Spreading riskLow
If eatenPeople: Not toxic · Dogs: Not toxic · Cats: Not toxic

Safety

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 2026-09-22.

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