red osier dogwood

Also known as: American dogwood

A wide-spreading, vigorous, suckering shrub to 1.8m in height with thin, mid-green leaves with a grey underside which turn red in the autumn, and deep to bright red winter stems. Flowers are creamy white, in corymbs to 7.5cm wide and followed by white, rounded hard berries which contrast well with the autumn foliage.

Scientific classification

Species: red osier dogwood (Cornus sericea)
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 · Summer · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of red osier dogwood

Distribution map

Northern America

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Quick identification of red osier dogwood

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red osier dogwood care guide

Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub feed once in spring

Pruning

For 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.