Cornus alba grow and care – shrub‎ of the genus Cornus also known as Siberian dogwood, Cornus alba perennial deciduous used as ornamental plant, can grow in temperate or cold subtropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 3-9.
Stem color is green in the winter the stems become red.
Leaves color green or variegate green with white, yellow, red or purple.
Flower fragrant color white, small flowers grow in clusters.
Moist, well-drained soils, cold winter
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Winter, spring, summer
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
Spring
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
1-3 m, 3-10 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing / Slow growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Fragrant white small flowers grow in clusters
Cornus alba
Planting Season: Spring Planting, Summer planting, Winter planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Slow growing plants
Plant life-form: Deciduous, Perennial plant, Shrub
Plant Uses: Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Big amount of water, Regularly water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 3, Hardiness zone 4, Hardiness zone 5, Hardiness zone 6, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Spring flowers, Summer flowers
Flower colors: White flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: