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Cornus sanguinea 'Compressa'

Dwarf Twisted Dogwood

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

This rounded, dark stemmed shrub will add aesthetic contrast to the winter landscape when combined with red stem varieties in the shrub border.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium, High

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Water Garden, Wetlands

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Park, Parking Lot

Special Uses

Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check the soil's moisture level before watering.

You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.