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Creek Dogwood

Cornus Sericea Ssp. Occidentalis

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Overview

Creek Dogwood (Cornus sericea ssp. occidentalis) is a deciduous shrub, highly adaptable and visually striking with its red twig coloration in winter. It typically reaches 6-12 feet in height, with similar spread, and thrives in USDA zones 4-8. Appreciated for its clusters of white flowers in spring and bluish fruits attracting birds, it prefers moist soils and partial shade, making it perfect for naturalistic plantings and riparian buffers.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater High, MediumZones 3–6Type ShrubClimate Alpine
Creek Dogwood (Cornus Sericea Ssp. Occidentalis) — This characteristic contributes to its popularity as a naturalistic plant in garden design

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Cornaceae
Climate
Alpine

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Creek Dogwood (Cornus Sericea Ssp. Occidentalis) — To maintain a tidy appearance and encourage vibrant stem growth
Creek Dogwood (Cornus Sericea Ssp. Occidentalis) — shrub with white blooms
Cornus Sericea Ssp. Occidentalis
Cornus Sericea Ssp. Occidentalis
Cornus Sericea Ssp. Occidentalis
Cornus Sericea Ssp. Occidentalis
Cornus Sericea Ssp. Occidentalis
Cornus Sericea Ssp. Occidentalis
Cornus Sericea Ssp. Occidentalis
Cornus Sericea Ssp. Occidentalis
Cornus Sericea Ssp. Occidentalis
Cornus Sericea Ssp. Occidentalis
Cornus Sericea Ssp. Occidentalis
Cornus Sericea Ssp. Occidentalis
Cornus Sericea Ssp. Occidentalis
Cornus Sericea Ssp. Occidentalis
Cornus Sericea Ssp. Occidentalis
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