Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus sericea)

Description

Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus sericea), also known as Red Osier Dogwood, is an ideal shrub for creating a border in your garden or yard. Red twig Dogwood stems stay red and provide a color contrast against snowy winter landscapes.

Light: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Moisture: Medium to Moist

Soil Type: Well-Drained, High in Organic Matter. Can tolerate some Clay soils

Soil pH: 6.8 – 7.2

Average Height: 6 – 12 Feet

Flowers: flat-topped clusters of creamy-white blossoms, followed by umbrella-shaped clusters of pea-sized white berries

Bloom Time: May – June

Fruiting Season: July- September

Native Region: Most of North America

Wildlife: Berries provide food for a variety of birds and small mammals, foliage provides shelter