red osier dogwood
Cornus sericea
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A deciduous shrub prized for its bright red stems that provide winter color when foliage drops. It produces small white flowers in spring and blue-white berries followed by vibrant fall foliage.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Western North America
Native to: Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Cardinal produces the brightest red stems; Flaviramea displays yellow-green stems for contrast; Kelseyi is a dwarf cultivar reaching only 2–3 feet, ideal for smaller spaces.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A deciduous shrub prized for its bright red stems that provide winter color when foliage drops. It produces small white flowers in spring and blue-white berries followed by vibrant fall foliage.
Climate Match for your location
See how well red osier dogwood grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Western North America
Native to: Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Cardinal produces the brightest red stems; Flaviramea displays yellow-green stems for contrast; Kelseyi is a dwarf cultivar reaching only 2–3 feet, ideal for smaller spaces.