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Cornus alba 'Sibirica'
Shrubs
Cornus alba 'Sibirica'
Red-barked dogwood
Brilliant scarlet stems light up the winter garden, with red autumn leaves before they fall.
Brilliant scarlet winter stems
Red autumn colour
White flowers and berries
Tough and easy
Please check before you visit. Our nursery is very well stocked, but what we hold changes with the seasons, so this plant may not always be in stock. Enquire before you head over and we will check availability and the sizes we have for you.
At a glance
Type
Shrub
Foliage
Deciduous
Seasons of interest
Winter stems, autumn colour
Eventual size
Typically 2 m
Position
Sun or partial shade
Soil
Most soils, including wet
Hardiness
Fully hardy in the UK
Available
A range of sizes. Ask our team for current availability and pricing.
Why we love it
One of the brightest winter stems of any shrub.
It thrives in damp ground.
How to use it
Plant in groups for winter colour, near water or in borders.
Planting and aftercare
Plant between autumn and spring. For the brightest stems, cut back hard to near the base in early spring every year or two.
See it in person
Every plant at Form is hand-selected, none contains new peat, and nothing beats choosing yours by eye. Visit our Row Town showroom in Surrey, just 30 minutes from London, where our team will show you the best of what is on the nursery right now. We deliver across London, Surrey and the Home Counties, and nationwide.
Walk in any time during opening hours and you will be looked after. If you would like dedicated time with a specialist, book a Genus Bar appointment.
Frequently asked questions
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In early spring, cutting stems hard back every year or two.
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We keep a very well-stocked nursery, but our stock changes with the seasons, so availability varies. Please email us before you visit and we will check what we have and the sizes available.
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We supply shrubs from smaller pots for mass planting through to 10 litre plants and larger specimens for instant impact. Ask our team for current sizes.
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Yes. Visit our Row Town showroom, or collect from our Burrow Hill cash and carry in Chobham (please call before visiting). You can also book a Genus Bar appointment.
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Yes, we deliver nationwide with our own in-house team, including across London and the Home Counties.
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Cornus alba 'Sibirica'
Can’t see what you’re looking for?
Get in touch and we’ll help you find it. Our nursery is very well stocked and we can source almost any plant through our network of trusted growers. Email info@formplants.com, or send us your whole plant list through our bespoke sourcing service.