Botanical profile

Cornus alba 'Sibirica'

Latin name
Cornus alba 'Sibirica'
Common name
Dogwood 'Sibirica'
Type
Shrub
Family
Cornaceae

Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’ is a classic ornamental shrub, highly prized for its spectacular bright red stems in winter, offering a remarkable visual impact in northern landscapes. It forms a dense, spreading, and vigorous shrub, ideal for informal hedges, naturalistic beds, and four-season landscaping. Its deciduous medium-green foliage adds a fresh texture to the garden during the growing season, before turning slightly yellow in autumn. Once the leaves fall, its scarlet red young stems take center stage and contrast beautifully with the snow. Very hardy and perfectly adapted to Quebec conditions, Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’ is easy to grow, tolerates fresh to moist soils, and is a safe choice to structure the garden while providing color and dynamism throughout the year.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2–7
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Regular watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Soil type
Tolerant, fresh to moist
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Small decorative white berries
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Shrubby
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
2 to 2.5 m (7 to 8 feet)
Width
2.5 m (8 feet)
Growth rate
fast
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