Bloodtwig Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Bloodtwig Dogwood
Cornus sanguinea

Bloodtwig Dogwood, winter stems of the cultivar 'Winter Beauty'
Bloodtwig Dogwood, winter stems of the cultivar 'Winter Beauty'
 
Features
Creamy white flowers with an unpleasant fragrance, in flat topped clusters in late spring; purplish black fruit in late summer (often hidden by foliage); autumn color is purple to red; winter stems are a mix of green and red (not as effective as other dogwoods). 
 
Culture
Full sun to partial shade; prefers a moist, well drained soil; tolerates alkaline soil. 
 
Cultivars
  • 'Winter Flame'- winter stems are orange yellow at the base and pinkish red at the ends, autumn color is yellow, 8-10 feet tall.
 
 
Mature Height
6-15 Feet
 
Size
Medium
Large
 
 
Mature Width
6-15 Feet (or wider, due to suckering)
 
Mature Form
Irregular, suckers to form colonies 
 
Native To:
Europe 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 7 
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Tolerance
Alkaline Soil
Wind
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Uses
Massing
Naturalizing
Screen
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Purple
Red
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Fungal Disease


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

This shrub has potential to form thickets and pruning may be needed to keep a desirable shape.
 
Additional Notes

 

 
Related Resources
Home, Yard & Garden Pest Guide
Illinois Commercial Landscape and Turfgrass Pest Management Handbook
U of IL - Distance Diagnosis through Digital Imaging
U of IL - Plant Clinic