Content
- Red dogwood - the widespread flowering shrub in the profile
- Red Dogwood - in a nutshell
- Dogwood not only has high ornamental value
- Caution: Red dogwood is slightly poisonous
- Care and pruning of the red dogwood
- Tips
The red dogwood bears white flowers in late spring
Red dogwood - the widespread flowering shrub in the profile
The red dogwood is widespread as native flowering wood, especially in sparse mixed and deciduous forests, is often cultivated in gardens because of its beautiful flowers and lush growth. The plant is considered to be extremely easy to care for and is to satisfy its claim to soil and location fairly quickly.
Red Dogwood - in a nutshell
Dogwood not only has high ornamental value
Bright red bark, beautiful white umbels, lush foliage and growth: The red dogwood captivates with its appealing appearance and is also an important source of food for bees, bumblebees, butterflies and various wild birds. Its fruits are also used by humans as food, because they can be overcooked to juice or jam.
Caution: Red dogwood is slightly poisonous
Nevertheless, planting the red dogwood wants to be well considered, because especially the bark, the leaves and the roots of the flowering shrub are poisonous. Especially endangered are small children and small pets such as guinea pigs and rabbits. While for the latter a consumption of various plant parts can be fatal, the red dogwood in humans causes only slight symptoms of intoxication such as nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. Its ripe fruits are raw inedible, but not poisonous.
Care and pruning of the red dogwood
The red dogwood does not need much care, but is considered extremely modest. As one of the few water-loving dogwood species, you can additionally water young specimens of the red dogwood on hot summer days. Even a light fertilizer - this is especially compost - the shrub honors with a rapid growth and rich flowering. In addition, red dogwood is very cut compatible and can therefore be kept in good condition.
Tips
Do not be surprised if your young dogwood does not want to bloom: the shrub takes several years to bloom.