red osier dogwood 'Cardinal'
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Cardinal' is a suckering, medium-sized, deciduous shrub, forming thickets of yellow-orange stems with red tips,brightest in winter.Simple, oval leaves give some autumn colour; small, off-white flowersin late spring or early summer are followed by white berries
Scientific classification
- Species
- red osier dogwood 'Cardinal' (Cornus sericea 'Cardinal')
- Genus
- Cornus
- Family
- Cornaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Suckering
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of red osier dogwood 'Cardinal'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of red osier dogwood 'Cardinal'
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red osier dogwood 'Cardinal' care guide
- Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shrub feed once in spring
Pruning
PruningFor colourful stems or large foliage, prune hard to a low framework. Let young plants establish for one to two years first. Prune in late winter or spring, before or as new growth starts.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingWill grow in most soil conditions in sun or partial shade. For more information see winter stem colour cultivation or flowering dogwood cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to cornus anthracnose and honey fungus
Pests
Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to horse chestnut scale
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