golden-twig dogwood

Also known as: golden twig dogwood

A suckering medium-sized deciduous shrub, forming thickets of greenish-yellow stems brightest in winter. Leaves ovate, turning red or orange in autumn; flowers small, off-white, in small clusters, followed by white berries

golden-twig dogwood

Scientific classification

Species
golden-twig dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea')
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 golden-twig dogwood

Distribution map

Distribution of the original taxon: Cornus sericea
  • Native
  • Introduced
  • Cultivated

Source:WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries:WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Quick identification of golden-twig dogwood

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golden-twig dogwood care guide

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early 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.

Propagation

Propagate by hardwood cuttings

Growing

Will 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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