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Cornus alba 'Kesselringii' is grown for its vibrant purple, almost black bark in winter. It has rich green oval shaped leaves that turn violet in autumn making for a second season of colour. Dogwood will typically grow in almost any soil, but does love wet ground. The common name, Dogwood, is of Saxon origin, meaning wood for skewer the straight stems make ideal skewers for roasting. Flowers May June. Height 150 200cm. Supplied in a 3 litre pot.
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