Cornus sanguinea — Common Dogwood

A very common native shrub or small tree.

The leaves are opposite. Small heads of white flowers appear in early summer and are followed by heads of persistent black berries. The shoots, particularly of ornamental forms, are bright red in sun.

 
 

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