Plant
Tatarian Dogwood
Cornus albaAlso known as Siberian Dogwood, Red-Barked Dogwood, White Dogwood
Tatarian dogwood forms dense, suckering thickets that burst into bright coral-red stems after autumn leaf drop, creating striking winter landscapes across northern Asia. Flat-topped clusters of creamy white flowers bloom in late spring, giving way to pale bluish-white berries that feed autumn songbirds. Highly adaptable to wet soils and cold winters, this resilient shrub plays a vital role in riverbank stabilization.
DeciduousOrnamentalRed Bark
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyAutotrophic (Photosynthetic)
Predators
- White-tailed Deer
- Scale Insects
- Aphids
ThreatsHabitat clearance, severe drought, and scale insect infestations
HabitatsRiverbanks, moist forests, scrublands, and cultivated gardens
Life span20–50 years
Classification
- OrderCornales
- FamilyCornaceae
- GenusCornus
- SpeciesCornus alba
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskHigh
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- Why interaction risk is high
- Wild berries have toxic look-alikes; never eat based on app identification alone.
Responsible observation
- Pruning for Color: Cut back older stems to ground level in late winter to encourage vivid red new growth.
- Landscape Use: Plant in clusters along borders or damp spots to maximize winter color.
- Wildlife Observation: Watch for songbirds feeding on pale berries during late summer and autumn.
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