Family: Cornaceae
Author: L.
Bibliography: Mant. Pl. 1: 40 (1767)
Year: 1767
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Cornus
Vegetable: Unknown
Observations: E. Europe to N. Korea
Description
Siberian dogwood, scientifically known as Cornus alba, is a resilient and versatile shrub native to a wide geographical range that extends from Eastern Europe to Northern Korea. This particular species of dogwood was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1767, as noted in his work “Mantissa Plantarum.”
Belonging to the family Cornaceae, Siberian dogwood is highly esteemed for its ornamental value. In the colder months, the plant’s striking red stems provide a burst of color to otherwise monochromatic winter landscapes. As the name hints, this shrub is particularly hardy, capable of thriving in a variety of harsh environmental conditions typical of its native regions.
The plant is characterized by its deciduous nature, shedding leaves annually to adapt to the seasonal changes of its widespread native habitats. In spring and summer, the Siberian dogwood produces lush, green foliage and small, creamy white flowers. These blossoms eventually give way to clusters of white or bluish berries, which are not only aesthetically pleasing but also serve as an important food source for local wildlife.
Given its adaptability and ease of cultivation, Cornus alba is often utilized in gardening and landscaping for creating visually appealing borders and hedgerows. It is also quite effective in stabilizing soil, making it a valuable plant for erosion control.
Aside from its practical uses, the plant holds cultural significance in various regions within its native range, where it is sometimes utilized in traditional practices and folk medicine.
Overall, the Siberian dogwood is not just a robust and adaptable shrub; it is a cherished addition to gardens and natural landscapes that offers beauty and utility throughout the year.
Common Names
Fra: cornouiller blanc
Pol: dereń biały
Dan: hvid kornel, koral-kornel
Eng: siberian dogwood, tartarian dogwood, tatarian dogwood, white dogwood
Deu: tatarischer hartriegel
Hun: fehér som
Swe: rysk kornell, blodkornell, korallkornell
Cym: cwyrosyn rhisgl coch
En: Siberian dogwood, Tatarian dogwood, Tartarian dogwood, White dogwood, Hart rouge, Kmnikinnick, Red-osier dogwood, Red Osier, Red-Barked Dogwood, Tartar Privet
Ar: قرانيا بيضاء
Hy: Ճապկի սպիտակ
Az: Ağ zoğal
Be: Свідзіна белая
Bg: Бял дрян
Zh: 紅瑞木
Hr: Bijeli svib
Cs: Svída bílá
Da: Hvid Kornel, Koral-kornel
Nl: Witte Kornoelje
Et: Verev kontpuu
Fi: Pensaskanukka
Fr: Cornouiller blanc, Cornouiller stolonifere, Osier rouge, Poison
De: Tatarischer Hartriegel, Weißer Hartriegel
Hu: Fehér som
It: Corniolo corallo, Corniolo tartaro
Lt: Baltoji sedula
No: Sibirkornell
Fa: زغالاخته سفید
Pl: Dereń Biały
Pt-br: Cornos-branco
Sk: Drieň biely
Es: Corno Siberiano
Sv: Rysk kornell, Kornell, Blodkornell, Korallkornell
Zh-tw: 紅瑞木
Cy: Cwyrosyn rhisgl coch
Synonyms
- Cornus alba var. marginata (G.Paul)
- Cornus alba f. rosenthalii (Schwer.)
- Cornus alba var. argenteomarginata (Rehder)
- Cornus hessei (Koehne)
- Cornus alba f. sibirica ((Lodd. ex Loudon) Geerinck)
- Cornus alba var. sibirica (Lodd. ex Loudon)
- Swida pumila ((Koehne) Soják)
- Cornus tatarica var. sibirica ((Lodd. ex Loudon) Koehne)
- Cornus sibirica var. gouchaultii (Carrière)
- Cornus alba f. gouchaultii ((Carrière) Rehder)
- Cornus alba var. gouchaultii ((Carrière) Rehder)
- Swida alba var. argenteomarginata ((Rehder) Moldenke)
- Cornus alba f. argenteomarginata ((Rehder) Schelle)
- Cornus alba f. spaethii ((Späth) Schelle)
- Cornus alba var. rutokensis (Miyabe & T.Miyake)
- Cornus sibirica var. aurea-spaethii (Pynaert)
- Cornus dichotoma (Raf.)
- Thelycrania alba ((L.) Pojark.)
- Cornus sibirica ((Lodd. ex Loudon) Loudon)
- Cornus subumbellata (Komatsu)
- Cornus pumila (Koehne)
- Cornus spaethii (G.Nicholson)
- Swida hessei ((Koehne) Soják)
- Cornus tatarica (Mill.)
- Swida subumbellata ((Komatsu) Holub)
- Swida alba ((L.) Opiz)
- Cornus purpurea (Tausch)
- Swida alba var. sibirica ((Lodd. ex Loudon) P.D.Sell)
- Cornus alba subsp. tatarica ((Mill.) Wangerin)
- Cornus alba var. spaethii (Späth)
- Cornus alba var. kesselringii ((E.Wolf) Rehder)
- Cornus sibirica var. kesselringii (E.Wolf)
- Cornus alba var. albomarginata (Burv.)
Distribution
- Altay (native)
- Amur (native)
- Buryatiya (native)
- Central European Rus (native)
- China North-Central (native)
- China Southeast (native)
- Chita (native)
- East European Russia (native)
- Hainan (native)
- Inner Mongolia (native)
- Irkutsk (native)
- Khabarovsk (native)
- Korea (native)
- Krasnoyarsk (native)
- Magadan (native)
- Manchuria (native)
- Mongolia (native)
- North European Russi (native)
- Primorye (native)
- Qinghai (native)
- Sakhalin (native)
- Tuva (native)
- West Siberia (native)
- Yakutskiya (native)
- Bulgaria (introduced)
- Denmark (introduced)
- Finland (introduced)
- Illinois (introduced)
- Norway (introduced)
- Poland (introduced)
- Sweden (introduced)
Additional Images
Bark
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Taken Dec 25, 2021 by Irmgard Groß (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 20, 2022 by Dominik Muczyński (cc-by-sa)
Habit
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Taken Oct 29, 2022 by Fabrice Rubio (cc-by-sa)
Taken Nov 29, 2022 by Fabrice Rubio (cc-by-sa)
Taken Dec 25, 2021 by Irmgard Groß (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 20, 2022 by Dominik Muczyński (cc-by-sa)
Leaf
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Taken Oct 29, 2022 by Fabrice Rubio (cc-by-sa)
Taken Nov 29, 2022 by Fabrice Rubio (cc-by-sa)
Taken Nov 9, 2019 by pozzali luca (cc-by-sa)
Fruit
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Taken Oct 20, 2022 by Dominik Muczyński (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 2, 2019 by Kate Senatskaya (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 13, 2019 by Kieron Dunne (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 25, 2017 by Kortney Olson (cc-by-sa)
Flower
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Taken Oct 29, 2022 by Fabrice Rubio (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 28, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Bernard FOURNIER (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 26, 2011 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
Taken Dec 2, 2020 by Anidra (cc-by-sa)
Other
Taken Sep 15, 2003 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken May 23, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 22, 2022 by Oğuzhan (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 19, 2021 by Mandi L. (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 21, 2022 by Oğuzhan (cc-by-sa)
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/8365953)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:330224-2)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Cornus alba L.)