Red Osier Dogwood
Red Osier Dogwood
Cornus sericea
Type: Shrub
Sun Needs: Full sun-part shade
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet
Mature Size(ft): 6-9 x 7-10
Bloom Time: May-June
Growth Rate: Fast
Estimated size at delivery: 2-3
Container size: 3 gallon
Where It Works Well
• Edible landscapes
• Shrub borders or screens
• Wildlife hedgerows
Ecological benefits:
• Produces nuts eaten by birds, deer, and small mammals
• Flowers visited by early spring pollinators
Other info:
Red branches- great winter interest. Tolerates clay soil, wet soil, and deer. Can be used for erosion control or screening.
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Pick Up ASAP from the SWCD office. Monday -Friday 8am-4:30pm.
We guarantee a healthy specimen will be supplied at pick up. Due to variations in planting, site conditions and care, no guarantee or refunds will be given after tree pick up. Remember, you are investing in quality root stock vs vigorous above ground leafing or height. The provided estimated heights at delivery are not guaranteed.
Photos: Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder