Cornus sanguinea 'Compressa'
Dwarf Twisted Dogwood
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:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.