Red Stem Dogwood 40-60cm Bare Root (Cornus alba Sibirica)

Red Stem Dogwood (Cornus alba 'Sibirica') 40-60cm bare root plants produce striking crimson stems in winter, ideal for colorful hedging, privacy screens, or wildlife-friendly borders. Fast-growing and hardy, this deciduous shrub thrives in UK gardens, tolerates coastal exposure, and is suitable for low-maintenance landscapes.

Key Features

• Height Supplied: 40-60cm (bareroot)
• Winter Interest: Intense red stems
• Growth Rate: Up to 40cm per year
• Flowering: White florets, June-July; white berries in autumn
• Uses: Hedges, screens, borders, coastal gardens

Care & Planting

• Best planted November–March while dormant
• Position in full sun or partial shade
• Prune annually in February for maximum stem colour
• Drought and salt wind tolerant

FAQs

• Is Red Stem Dogwood suitable for winter hedges? Yes, it delivers vivid color throughout winter and forms dense hedging.
• How does it compare to other dogwoods for coastal sites? Cornus alba 'Sibirica' offers excellent salt/wind tolerance versus most varieties.
• What are the care requirements? Simple: annual spring pruning and regular watering in year one.
• Can it be used for privacy screening? Yes, with a fast average growth rate (30–40cm/yr).
• Is it beginner-friendly? Absolutely—robust, low maintenance, and forgiving to new gardeners.

Planting and care

This is a bare-root plant, supplied dormant between November and March. Plant within a few days of arrival for best results, keeping the roots moist and out of direct sun until they go in the ground. Standard spacing is 3 plants per metre, or 5 per metre for a denser, faster screen.

Read our complete bare-root hedging buyer's guide for full instructions on when to plant, how to handle the plants on arrival, planting depth, spacing for different uses, and what to expect in the first season.