Cornus pumila
DWARF RED TIPPED DOGWOOD, BUNCH BERRY DOGWOOD
Cornaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to occasionally flooded

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: heavy frost
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Pruning: At the end of winter cut stems back every few years leaving a few buds or down by 2/3 annually.

 
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Cornus pumila
DWARF RED TIPPED DOGWOOD, BUNCH BERRY DOGWOOD
Cornaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to occasionally flooded

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: heavy frost
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: mid spring to late spring

Leaves: mid green; red new leaves

Ornamental Fruit: black berry

Bark & Stems: red winter stems


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental, formal & cottage designs

Uses: informal hedge, border

Growth rate: slow

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: fruit, butterfly attracting






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