Common Dogwood Hedge

Cornus sanguinea

Common Dogwood hedge, also known as Cornus sanguinea, is an attractive hedging species that provides seasonal interest, with bright orange stems that offer a splash of colour in the winter, green ovate foliage that turns deep red in the autumn, small white flowers followed by black berries that are a hit with birds and other wildlife.  Cornus sanguinea works very well as part of a species rich, mixed native hedge.

Key product facts

Growth Rate Medium 20-40cm per year
Overall Height Small up to 3 metres
Plant Position Full Shade, Full Sun
Root Types Pot Grown, Bare Root
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Common Dogwood Hedge Root Types

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Bare Root

By far the most cost effective and environmentally friendly way to plant a new hedge, bare root hedging is normally available between November and April. No need for plastic pots, these plants are extra-kind to the environment
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Available height

40-60cm

Bare Root options
  • Bare Root
    Single plants
    Free UK Delivery on orders over £200
    Box delivery
    £1.20

    £1.20 per plant

    7 plants per metre recommended
    Shipping from NOV 2026
Available height

60-90cm

Bare Root options
  • Bare Root
    Single plants
    Free UK Delivery on orders over £200
    Box delivery
    £2.20

    £2.20 per plant

    7 plants per metre recommended
    Shipping from NOV 2026
Available height

90-120cm

Bare Root options
  • Bare Root
    Single plants
    Free UK Delivery on orders over £300
    Large box delivery
    £2.80

    £2.80 per plant

    6 plants per metre recommended
    Shipping from NOV 2026