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Red winter stems of common dogwood against a wintry backdropShrubs

Cornus sanguinea

Common Dogwood

Common dogwood is a native shrub with white flower clusters in June, dark blue berries in late summer, and striking red foliage and red stems in autumn and winter. The blood-red winter stems in particular make this shrub a valuable asset for the winter garden.

Full sunMedium200–400 cm