Synonyms
Cornus coerulea
Swida amomum
Shrubs
A vigorous, multi-stemmed, suckering deciduous shrub with an open, rounded habit when mature. Mid to dark-green leaves appear in spring to summer, turning red to purple in the autumn and falling to reveal red-purple stems throughout the winter. Clusters of creamy-white flowers appear in spring and summer, followed by white berries which turn to blue and are attractive to birds
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
2.5-4 metres
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres