Redtwig Dogwood
Cornus sericea
Cornaceae · Shrub
Grown for glowing red winter stems, this native thicket-forming shrub also offers flat white flower clusters and excellent erosion control along damp ground.
- · Cut a third of the oldest stems to the ground each spring for bright color.
- · Thrives in wet spots where other shrubs sulk.
- · Mulch to keep roots cool and moist.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 2-7
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Water: Moderate to high
- Maintenance: Low
- Type: Shrub
- Mature size: 6-9 ft tall · 6-10 ft wide
- Bloom season: Late spring · White
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Container suitable: Best in ground
- Cold tolerance: Hardy to -50F
- Heat tolerance: Moderate
- Soil: Moist, adaptable soil
- Growth rate: Fast
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