Cornus sanguinea 'Compressa' (Compact Bloodtwig Dogwood)


Botanical Information

FamilyCornaceae
GenusCornus
Speciessanguinea
Cultivar'Compressa'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4 - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 - (-23)
Temperature (°F)-20 - (-10)
Height120 - 180 cm
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August

Description and Growing Information

ShapeDwarf dense shrub.
PropagationThis plant can be propagated by layering or from hardwood cuttings.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. The Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionShoots are dull brown-green and dark red on the exposed side.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves to 4-10 cm, growing broadly elliptic to ovate and turning red in autumn, with sparse pubescence.
Flower DescriptionProduces creamy white/tan flowers that are heavily scented and appear in dense cymes 5 cm across.
Fruit DescriptionFruit is purple-black and globose, growing to 6 mm in diameter.

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