Bareroot Cornus alba (Siberian Dogwood) 'Sibirica'

Vibrant crimson stems ignite the winter garden with colour, becoming increasingly intense as temperatures drop to create a spectacular seasonal display. The fiery red branches contrast beautifully with dark green summer foliage that transforms to rich purple tones before autumn leaf fall. More brilliant in winter colour than many other types, it forms a vigorous, spreading shrub particularly effective when planted in groups or as informal hedging. Adaptable to challenging conditions including wet soils and urban environments, it thrives in full sun where stem colour develops most vividly. Excellent for adding year round interest, with white spring flowers followed by bluish white berries that attract wildlife. A standout choice for creating winter focal points or combining with evergreen plants to maximise seasonal contrast.

Family of Trees: Cornaceae

Habit: Deciduous Shrub

Growth Rate: 40-60 cm/year

Optimal Temperature: 10-20°C, hardy to -20°C

Harmful if Eaten?: Non-toxic to Humans and Pets

Flowers or Berries: Creamy White Flowers, White Berries

Hardiness: H5-H6 (Very Hardy)

Hardiness ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

○ H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
○ H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
○ H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
○ H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
○ H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
○ H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
○ H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
○ H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
○ H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)