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Cornus foemina (Stiff dogwood)
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8m
Max height
Max height
6m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Cornus foemina
Other names
Stiff dogwood, Swamp dogwood, Cornus stricta, Swida foemina, Swida stricta, Cornus candidissima, Panicled dogwood, Stiff cornel, English dogwood, Cornus racemosa subsp. stricta
Genus
Cornus Cornus
Species
C. foemina - C. foemina is a variable, deciduous shrub or small tree with reddish-purple stems bearing oval to elliptic, grey- to dark green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, flat-topped cymes of white flowers followed by blue fruit.
Cornus foemina is: Deciduous
Habit
Suckering, Upright
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mussel scale , Horse chestnut scale Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mussel scale , Horse chestnut scale
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 3.
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Cornus foemina (Stiff dogwood) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 6m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bog garden, Cottage/Informal, Waterside, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, moist or wet, slightly acid soil in full sun or partial shade. Mulch in spring to keep roots cool and moist in summer. Do not allow soil to dry out. Tends to form thickets if left unattended.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Cornus foemina
Other names
Stiff dogwood, Swamp dogwood, Cornus stricta, Swida foemina, Swida stricta, Cornus candidissima, Panicled dogwood, Stiff cornel, English dogwood, Cornus racemosa subsp. stricta
Genus
Cornus Cornus
Species
C. foemina - C. foemina is a variable, deciduous shrub or small tree with reddish-purple stems bearing oval to elliptic, grey- to dark green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, flat-topped cymes of white flowers followed by blue fruit.
Native to
Southeastern United States
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Suckering, Upright
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mussel scale , Horse chestnut scale
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 3.
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Cornus foemina (Stiff dogwood) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 6m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bog garden, Cottage/Informal, Waterside, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, moist or wet, slightly acid soil in full sun or partial shade. Mulch in spring to keep roots cool and moist in summer. Do not allow soil to dry out. Tends to form thickets if left unattended.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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