Common dogwood

Cornus sanguinea

Layer 3 · Shrubs
Attracts pollinators

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Deciduous shrub with reddish branches in winter, common in European hedgerows and woodlands. Its white flowers attract numerous pollinators and the dark fruits feed birdlife, although they are not suitable for human consumption. In agroforestry systems, it occupies the shrub layer, serving as a hedge and shelter for beneficial wildlife.

It is harvested now — September is one of the harvest months.

See which trees common dogwood grows well with

Pick the central tree on your land and see the full guild.

No account needed.

Needs

Water: Medium
Light: Partial shade
Size: Shrub up to 4 m
Mature diameter: 3 m
Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Limestone
Climates: Hot, dry Mediterranean, Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental

Calendar

January — Planting
February — Planting
March
April
May
June
July
August
September — Harvest
October — Harvest
November — Harvest — Planting
December — Planting

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The bark and leaves have slight astringent and febrifuge properties in traditional medicine, but the fruits are emetic and should not be consumed raw.

Where to buy

Grows well with

Central trees this plant has already been paired with.

Peach tree

Central trees worth considering

May work well together — same soil and climate, complementary layers. We have not seen this combination in a generated guild yet.

Sweet chestnut

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.