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Cornus sericea

Red Osier Dogwood

White, loose clusters of blooms bear white berries in the fall adding contrast to dark red branches. The green foliage will turn shades of red to orange and finally to purple in autumn.

  • »  Flat-topped panicles of small white flowers lead to white berries in the fall
  • »  Dark red branches are attractive in the winter
  • »  Lightly pubescent green summer leaves turn purple in autumn
  • »  Bloom Time: May

1gal
$23.56
2gal
$31.69
3gal
$38.19
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:2
  • Height:175-200 cm
  • Spread:200-250 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist to Wet Soils
Moist to Average
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
Fast
Critter
Deer Resistant
Flowering Time
Spring
Foliage Color
Green
Landscape uses
Naturalizing
Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Cornus sericea

Native to Ontario

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cornus sericea

Vigorous growing shrub tolerating many soil and light conditions. Suckering freely, it is excellent for re-naturalization. Very fibrous root system aids in control of soil erosion.