Cornus sanguinea (European or Common Dogwood)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cornaceae |
| Genus | Cornus |
| Species | sanguinea |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 2-6 m |
Description and Growing Information
| Habitat | Europe and western Asia |
| Leaf Description | The leaves are opposite, 4-8 cm long and 2-4 cm broad, with an ovate to oblong shape and an entire margin; they are green above, slightly paler below, and rough with short stiff pubescence. |
| Flower Description | The hermaphrodite flowers are small (5-10 mm diameter), with four creamy white petals, produced in clusters 3-5 cm diameter, and are insect pollinated. |
| Fruit Description | The fruit is a globose black berry 5-8 mm diameter, containing a single seed. The berries are called dogberries. |
Photographs
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Scanning electron microscope image of pollen grain.
Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire.
Conus sanguinea 'Compressa'.