Red-osier Dogwood
Cornus sericea
A tough native shrub best known for its bright red stems, which glow against the snow all winter. In late spring it carries flat clusters of white flowers, followed by white berries the birds love. It spreads to form thickets that hold soil on banks and ditches.
- Type
- Native shrub
- Mature height
- 2–3 m
- Mature spread
- 3 m
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Light
- Sun to part shade
- Soil
- Wet to average
What to expect
Red-osier Dogwood through the years and seasons
Photos show what this species typically looks like. They are not photos of our own stock.
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Best for
- Winter colour against the snow
- Wet spots, ditches and stream banks
- Erosion control on slopes
- Informal hedges and wildlife plantings
Growing tips
- Cut out a few of the oldest stems each spring — new stems have the brightest red.
- Thrives in wet ground where many shrubs fail.
- Spreads by suckers; give it room or trim the edges.
Sizes: Typically offered potted. Ask for current sizes and quantities. We also offer delivery and professional planting.
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