Height - Tall Cornus sericea (Cornus stolonifera)

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Cornus sericea (Cornus stolonifera)

*Red Osier Dogwood*

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Most photos by Ann Grandy and Sally J.A.Finzel, unless otherwise noted to the left. Please ask for permission before using images.

Soil: Hydric(Wet) to Mesic(Medium)
Sun: Full to Shade
Height: 3'-10'
Color: White
Bloom: June-September
Flowers: The 4 petaled flowers grow in flat-topped clusters 1"-2" wide and produce white, berry-like seeds.
Leaves: The opposite, ovate leaves are 2"-4" long with curving veins. They grow on deep red, smooth twigs.

Suggested Uses:

This shrub has beautiful vibrant red twigs and is therefore a shrub for all seasons! It does extremely well on moist soils and is often used for shoreline restoration and large rain gardens. Flowers are showy, white and fragrant. This shrub provides cover and food for wildlife and is good for attracting birds and butterflies to the landscape.

Interesting Facts:

Medicinal Uses:
Food Uses:
Other Uses: Larval host for the Spring Azure Butterfly

USDA Plants Database profile page

Option	Price	Quantity
3 1/2-inch pots	$4.95
6-pack	$6.95
5 3/4-inch pots	$8.95

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