Tartarian Dogwood

Cornus alba

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Basic Information

Family: Cornaceae

Genus: cornus

Plant ID (slug): cornus-alba

Numeric ID: 3356

USDA Hardiness: 3-7

Ratings

Edible Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

Other Uses Rating: ★☆☆☆☆

Physical Characteristics

Cornus alba is a SHRUB growing to 3 m (9ft) by 3 m (9ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Siberia to northern China and Korea.

Habitats

Woodland Garden

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Oil Edible Uses: Oil None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Cornus alba Tartarian Dogwood PFAF Plant Database

Meta Description: Cornus alba is a SHRUB growing to 3 m (9ft) by 3 m (9ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.