Native trees / Hedging / Dogwood
Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea)
Although named after the twigs this is a popular garden plant because of the rich red coloured stems and vibrant autumn leaves
| Latin name | Cornus sanguinea |
|---|---|
| Family name | Dogwood |
| Latin family name | Cornaceae |
| What type of tree is it? | Native Deciduous |
| Average height | Up to 10m |
| Preferred soil type or environmental conditions? | Frequent on heavy clays in downland scrub. Often planted in gardens |
| Tree lore and folklore | Children made ‘musical instruments’ from the leaves; pulling the leaf slowly from each end, leaving a number of elastic tissues joining the two pieces, then ‘twanging’ them. |
You will receive a cell grown sapling, ranging from 20cm-40cm in height
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