Tatarian Dogwood

Cornus alba 'Sibirica Ruby' Cornaceae

Growth habit

Shrub - Clonal

Perennation

Perennial

Location

Mullestein Winter Garden

Source of plant

Lake County Nursery Inc.

Description

This deciduous shrub grows 1.8 to 3m tall. The ascending outside stems root at the nodes in contact with the ground and ultimately form thickets. Leaves are a lusterous dark green and appear to be resistant to leaf spots even under the high humidity of a summer shade house. The leaves turn a brilliant wine red in the fall. The summer fruits are creamy white. The stems are a brilliant red in fall and winter. Probable USDA zone 3.

USDA Hardiness Zone

3