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Cherry Dogwood Hedging | Cornus mas

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Cherry Dogwood Hedging | Cornus mas Shrubs
Cherry Dogwood Hedging | Cornus mas Shrubs
Cherry Dogwood Hedging | Cornus mas Shrubs
Cherry Dogwood Hedging | Cornus mas Shrubs

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Cherry Dogwood Hedging
Cornus mas

  • A wildlife-friendly deciduous hedge with true four season appeal
  • Cornus mas explodes into colour from late January to March with little yellow flower clusters on bare stems. The summer foliage turns red-purple in autumn, when red berries appear to attract the birds
  • A fully hardy, fast growing plant which will reach a height of up to 5m but can be maintained between 1-3m
  • Cornus brings colour to your garden as a standalone shrub in a border or large container, as a single species hedge or mixed with other brightly coloured plants
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What to expect

Supplied as

Bare root
Our bare root plants are lifted fresh from the field and packed straight away. You can be sure they will be fresh when they arrive. In winter, you can store for several weeks if kept in a cool, dark spot. Later in spring, when the temperature rises, you will want to plant within a few days of arrival.

Height on arrival

45-60cm
Depending on the time of year, your shrub will arrive at a height between 45-60cm

Eventual height

5m

Eventual spread

5m
Spreads approx 5m unless pruned

Flower colour

Yellow
Clusters of little yellow flowers on bare twigs from February to March

Habit

Bushy
This shrub has several shoots rather than a single stem, often arising from a central point but sometimes also from elsewhere.

Hardiness

Fully hardy
H7 - frost resistant down to -20, needs no winter protection.

Spacing

3-7 per metre
Depending on how long you want to wait, plant 3 to 7 per metre - higher densities here should be planted in a double staggered row or zig-zag.

Will this grow in my garden?

Can I grow this in a pot?

No, Cherry Dogwood Hedging is not suitable for growing in a pot.

How big does it get?

The Cornus mas can reach a mature height of 4 to 8 metres and a spread of 4 to 8 metres if left unpruned.

How much sunlight does this need?

The Cherry Dogwood Hedging prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring about 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.

What kind of soil does this plant prefer?

Cherry Dogwood Hedging prefers well-drained, fertile soil.

How much watering does this plant need?

The Cherry Dogwood Hedging requires moderate watering, needing about 2.5 centimetres of water per week during the growing season.

Will this plant need pruning?

Yes, the Cherry Dogwood Hedging requires pruning to maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth. You can safely cut back up to 30 centimetres of growth during the dormant season, typically when temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celsius.

How hardy is this plant?

Cherry Dogwood is fully hardy across the UK with an RHS rating of H6, withstanding temperatures down to -20°C.

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Meet Cameron

Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)

Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.

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