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The red dogwood is very undemanding regarding its location
Red dogwood also copes well with shady areas
The red dogwood (Cornus sanguinea) - also known as blood red dogwood - belongs to the domestic, quite rich species of dogwood (Cornus). The up to five meters high and several meters wide becoming shrub is often found in sparse mixed and deciduous forests, but is also often planted as a dense hedge in gardens. The woody plant, also known as dogberry, is fairly undemanding in terms of location, as long as the soil is loose and well drained.
Red dogwood is quite undemanding
In general, dogwood plants prefer a sunny to partially shaded location, with some varieties - as well as the red dogwood - thriving well in a shady spot. Guaranteed to do nothing wrong, if you put the plant in the light partial shade. The red dogwood is also quite unpretentious in terms of soil, as it thrives on slightly acidic as well as slightly alkaline, sandy to loamy soils. The substrate should be only permeable, not too humid and moderately nutrient-rich.
Tips
Although the roots, bark and leaves of red dogwood are poisonous, but its ripe fruit can - if they are cooked - are processed into jam and juice.