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. |