common dogwood
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common dogwood
Cornus sanguinea
The common dogwood is a lovely shrub with beautiful flowers and bright red stems. It grows in many places and is great for gardens and parks, adding color and beauty to nature.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The common dogwood is a multi-stemmed shrub with striking bright red or purple stems, especially vivid in winter. It has dark green, oval leaves that turn fiery red in autumn, and small, creamy-white flowers arranged in flat clusters, followed by dark blue-black berries.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCornalesFamilyCornaceaeGenusCornus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Dogwood flowers, though tiny, attract many helpful insects like bees!
In autumn, its green leaves transform into a stunning fiery red or purple color!
Its super tough wood was once used to make skewers and small tools!
You can easily start a new plant by burying a branch, which sprouts roots!
Special abilities
Ability
Winter Glow
Common dogwood has vibrant red stems that protect it from cold and sunlight, making it stand out even in winter.
Ability
Berry Booster
It produces dark, nutrient-rich berries that attract birds, helping the plant spread its seeds far and wide.
Ability
Tough Timber
Its wood is remarkably dense and hard, allowing it to withstand harsh conditions and resist damage.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 200-600 cm
- Spread
- 200-500 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
eaten by
Blackbird
Turdus merula
Feeds on the dark berries, aiding seed dispersal.
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Visits its small white flowers to collect nectar and pollen.
shelters
European Robin
Erithacus rubecula
Small birds hide among its dense branches.
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Fruit Bearing
Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch the plants, as some can be prickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is common dogwood?
200-600 cm
How wide does common dogwood spread?
200-500 cm
How big are the flowers on common dogwood?
0.5-1 cm
When does common dogwood bloom?
Late spring to early summer
Is common dogwood edible?
No
Is common dogwood toxic?
Mild
What is common dogwood's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is common dogwood pollinated?
Insect
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