Dogwood, Red Osier
Cornus sericea
Family: Cornaceae
2-3 ft in height at sale, bare root
2-0
Native to Vermont
Sourced from NY and MI
Forms thicket. Red winter color. Wildlife.
General Information
Recommended Spacing (ft)
2 - 15
Mature Width (ft)
5 - 10
Mature Height (ft)
7 - 10
Annual Growth Rate (in)
> 24
Sun Preference
Full Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade
Soil Type
Sandy, loam, or clay
Soil Moisture
Moist, wet
Description
Red osier dogwood is a rapidly growing, spreading shrub. Showy red stems in winter. White berries and young twigs provide food for a wide variety of wildlife. It is favored for streambank stabilization because it is perfectly fine being planted into saturated soil or standing water. Like willows and other dogwoods, it can be planted as a "live stake."
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