dogwood 'Compressa'
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a narrow, upright shrub with dark red stems and small, rounded, closely spaced leaves, flushed purple in autumn. It does not flower
Scientific classification
- Species
- dogwood 'Compressa' (Cornus sanguinea 'Compressa')
- Genus
- Cornus
- Family
- Cornaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- 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 'Compressa'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of dogwood 'Compressa'
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dogwood 'Compressa' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly
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 or flowering dogwood cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to horse chestnut scale
Pests
Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to horse chestnut scale
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