Red-Twig Dogwood

Cornus Sericea

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Overview

Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus sericea) showcases vibrant red stems that provide striking winter interest. Deciduous and hardy, this shrub spans 6-9 feet in height and width. Oval green leaves turn reddish-purple in fall. Prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Tiny white blooms in late spring are followed by white/blue berries. Ideal for mass plantings, hedges, and wetland areas. Zone: 3-8.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater High, MediumZones 3–6Climate Alpine

Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea) — Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus sericea) showcases vibrant red stems that provide striking winter interest

Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea) — Deciduous and hardy, this shrub spans 6-9 feet in height and width

Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea) — Oval green leaves turn reddish-purple in fall

Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil

Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea) — Tiny white blooms in late spring are followed by white/blue berries

Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea) — Ideal for mass plantings, hedges, and wetland areas

Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea) — also botanically known as Cornus sericea

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: High, Medium
USDA zones: 3–6

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cornaceae
Climate: Alpine

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Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea) — Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus sericea) showcases vibrant red stems that provide striking winter interest

Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea) — Deciduous and hardy, this shrub spans 6-9 feet in height and width

Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea) — Oval green leaves turn reddish-purple in fall

Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil

Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea) — Tiny white blooms in late spring are followed by white/blue berries

Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea) — Ideal for mass plantings, hedges, and wetland areas

Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea) — also botanically known as Cornus sericea

Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea) — Typically growing to a height and spread of 6 to 9 feet

Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea) — this North American native thrives in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 3 through 8

Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea) — showcasing its adaptability to a range of climates.<br><br>During the spring and summer months

Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea) — the Red-Twig Dogwood presents a lush display of broad

Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea) — generally measuring about 2 to 4 inches long

Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea) — that transition from bright green to a mixture of reds and purples in the fall

Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea) — Tiny white flowers emerge in flat-top clusters around late spring to early summer

Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea) — offering both visual appeal and a nectar source for pollinators

Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea) — These blooms give way to white to bluish-white berries in late summer

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