dogwood 'Ruby'
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A deciduous shrub with narrow, upright, bright red stems shading to greenish-orange at the base. The mid-green leaves turn wine-red in autumn. Clusters of small, cream flowers in late spring and early summer are followed by white fruits
Scientific classification
- Species
- dogwood 'Ruby' (Cornus alba 'Ruby')
- Genus
- Cornus
- Family
- Cornaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of dogwood 'Ruby'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of dogwood 'Ruby'
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dogwood 'Ruby' care guide
- Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shrub feed once in spring
Pruning
PruningFor colourful stems or large foliage, prune hard to a low framework. Let young plants establish for one to two years first. Prune in late winter or spring, before or as new growth starts.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingWill grow in most soil conditions in sun or partial shade. For more information see winter stem colour cultivation or flowering dogwood cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to cornus anthracnose and honey fungus
Pests
Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to horse chestnut scale
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