{"product_id":"red-barked-dogwood-cornus-alba","title":"Red Barked Dogwood (cornus alba)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeciduous shrub (up to 3m tall\/spread), prized for vibrant red or yellow stems that provide brilliant winter colour when leaves fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive variegated or green leaves in summer; small white flowers in spring\/summer followed by white (sometimes blue-tinged) berries in autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for wildlife: berries feed birds; flowers attract pollinators; dense growth offers shelter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly versatile – ideal for borders, hedges, waterside planting, or massing for winter stem effect; tolerates wet soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to grow, hardy, and low-maintenance; stems brightest on young growth (prune hard annually).\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 anytime, ideally autumn or early spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Full sun for brightest stem colour (partial shade tolerated); moist but well-drained soil (thrives in wet\/clay sites, tolerates most except very dry); sheltered or exposed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation: Dig hole twice root width; add organic matter to poor or dry soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting: Set at original depth (check soil mark on stem); firm in, water well, mulch base to control weeds and conserve soil moisture (keep clear of stems).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftercare: Water well first year in dry spells; prune hard in early spring (cut to 10–15cm above ground every 1–2 years for best stem colour); minimal feeding needed; generally pest\/disease-free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"40-60cm","offer_id":58453608595800,"sku":null,"price":1.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_2159.jpg?v=1789921723","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/red-barked-dogwood-cornus-alba","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}