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Cornus alba (Red-Barked Dogwood Kesselringii) 'Kesselringii'

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Deep purple black stems create dramatic winter interest, standing out starkly against snow or frost to become the focal point of the dormant garden. The dark stems contrast beautifully with its oval green leaves that turn rich purple red in autumn before dropping to reveal the full spectacle of the coloured branches. More intense in stem colour than many other types, it forms a vigorous, upright shrub that works wonderfully when planted in groups for maximum impact. Adaptable to various soil conditions including damp areas, it thrives in full sun where the stem colour develops most vividly. Particularly effective when combined with plants featuring golden foliage or light coloured bark, creating striking winter compositions. A superb choice for adding architectural interest to borders during the colder months while providing habitat for wildlife.

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Cornus alba (Red-Barked Dogwood Kesselringii) 'Kesselringii'

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, Black 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)