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Tatarian dogwood (Cornus alba)

Siberian Dogwood (Cornus alba) is a deciduous shrub known for its vibrant red stems in winter, attractive variegated foliage, and clusters of white flowers followed by wh

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Moderate to High

Soil

Moist, well-drained, adaptable to various soil types including clay.

Temperature

Cool to Moderate

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low to Moderate

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers full sun for best stem color, tolerates partial shade.

Water

Moderate to High

Maintain consistently moist soil, especially during dry spells.

Soil

Moist, well-drained, adaptable to various soil types including clay.

Temperature

Cool to Moderate

Hardy and adaptable to a wide range of temperatures, thriving in temperate climates.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low to Moderate

Fertilize sparingly in spring if needed, avoiding excessive nitrogen.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1.5-3 m

Spread

1.5-3 m

Growth Rate

Medium to Fast

Dormancy

Winter

Leaf Color

Green, Variegated

Leaf Type

Deciduous, Ovate

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Cornus dichotoma Raf.
Cornus hessei Koehne
Cornus pumila Koehne
Cornus purpurea Tausch
Cornus sibirica (Lodd. ex Loudon) Loudon
Cornus subumbellata Komatsu
Cornus tatarica Mill.
Swida alba (L.) Opiz
Swida hessei (Koehne) Soják
Swida pumila (Koehne) Soják
Swida subumbellata (Komatsu) Holub
Thelycrania alba (L.) Pojark.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCornales
  • familyCornaceae
  • genusCornus
  • speciesCornus alba
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 2/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Berries are mildly toxic if ingested, potentially causing stomach upset.

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