Common Dogwood
Cornus sanguinea
Non-foodZones 4–8shrub
Cornus sanguinea, the common dogwood or bloody dogwood, is a species of dogwood native to most of Europe and western Asia, from England and central Scotland east to the Caspian Sea. It is widely grown as an ornamental plant.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
⚠ Safety
Berries are not edible (mildly toxic). Grow for wildlife.
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 3 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 4–8
- Layers
- shrub
Functional roles
wildlifeinsectarywindbreak
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
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When: Hardwood cuttings autumn
Native hedge shrub with red winter stems; flowers for insects, berries for birds.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.