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Cornus stolonifera

Redtwig or Red Osier Dogwood

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

This large, multi-stemmed shrub produces foliage that is turns a bright red before falling off. Its branches and twigs are yellow in color, and the flowers are inconspicuous among the foliage in the summer. It is a very hardy plant.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Blue, White

Fruit Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Mediterranean, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Silhouette

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, With Rocks

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.