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bloodtwig dogwood
Scientific Name: Cornus sanguinea
Family: Cornaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Blood Twig Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea)
The Blood Twig Dogwood, with its vibrant winter stems, adds a splash of color to the dormant landscape. This deciduous shrub is a popular choice for gardeners looking to brighten up their winter gardens.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions blue-black fruits.
- The text mentions an unpleasant odor associated with creamy white flowers.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions blue-black fruits.
Common Names
- Blood Twig Dogwood
- European Dogwood
- Common Dogwood
- Tatarian Dogwood
- Redtwig Dogwood
- Red Osier Dogwood
- Common Cornel
- Swamp Dogwood
- Yellowtwig Dogwood
- Winter Flame Bloodtwig Dogwood
- Winter Beauty Bloodtwig Dogwood
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cornus sanguinea L.
- Family: Cornaceae (Dogwood Family)
- Synonyms:
- Swida sanguinea
- Thelycrania sanguinea
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Europe.
- Found in Massachusetts and North Carolina.
- Terrestrial habitat.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Deciduous shrub.
- Multi-stemmed with upright branches.
- Spreading, suckering habit.
- Grows to a height and spread of approximately 10 feet.
- Stems display vibrant colors in winter, ranging from red to orange and yellow.
- White flowers that appear in June.
- Blue-black fruits.
- Ribbed leaves.
Quirky Facts
- Some might refer to the Blood Twig Dogwood, specifically Cornus sanguinea as a drag queen.
- The flowers have an unpleasant odor.
Cultivars
- 'Midwinter Fire': Noted for vibrant red-orange and yellow young stems. Suckers more than other varieties.
- 'Winter Flame' ('Winter Beauty'): Has yellow fall color. Yellow at base of plant.
- 'Variegata': Variegated leaves and red-brown twigs.
- 'Arctic Sun'