{"product_id":"common-dogwood-cornus-sanguinea","title":"Common Dogwood (cornus sanguinea)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative deciduous shrub (typically 2–4m tall, occasionally larger), ideal for wildlife gardens, mixed hedges, or natural planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVibrant winter stem colour: young shoots turn bright red, providing striking seasonal interest after leaf fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreamy-white flowers in early summer attract pollinators; black berries in autumn feed birds (thrushes, blackbirds).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports biodiversity: hosts numerous insects and moth caterpillars; excellent for hedgerows and woodland edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly adaptable: tolerant of wet soils, chalk, clay, shade, and exposed sites; low-maintenance and hardy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown autumn or spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Full sun (for best stem colour) to deep shade; moist to wet, well-drained soil (tolerates heavy clay, damp, or poor sites); suitable for hedges or mass planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation: Dig hole twice root width; add organic matter to very poor soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting: Set at original depth (check soil mark on stem); firm in, water thoroughly, mulch base (keep clear of stem); space 50–100cm apart for hedges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftercare: Water well first few years in dry spells; prune hard in early spring every 2–3 years for vivid stem colour (coppice to ground); minimal care otherwise; protect young plants from rabbits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"40-60cm","offer_id":58453761458520,"sku":null,"price":1.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60-90cm","offer_id":58453761491288,"sku":null,"price":1.68,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_6124.jpg?v=1789905550","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/common-dogwood-cornus-sanguinea","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}