Cornus sericea is a multi-stemmed, suckering, deciduous shrub with an upright, spreading habit.A spectacular addition in the garden for most seasons, Red Osier Dogwood certainly adds a WOW! to a winter landscape. Rapidly growing, and adaptable to most soils including wet soils, it features spectacular decorative features: stunning fall color, attractive berries, vibrant red or golden stems, and sometimes a lovely variegated summer foliage. Maintenance & Pruning: The best stem color on red-twig dogwoods appears on stems that are one or two years old.Adding a pop of vibrant color in the snowy, dull months of winter, Cornus sericea (Red Osier Dogwood) is a medium-sized ornamental shrub with an incredible appeal. Stems can be cut for decorations and arrangements if desired. A 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch is beneficial. However, if you want faster growth, apply a granular rose or garden fertilizer in early spring, then again in early summer if desired. Established plants can tolerate some drought, but extreme drought may compromise aesthetics.įertilizing: Supplemental fertilizer is not required. Water: Readily tolerates wet conditions and is often found growing on river banks and lakeshores in the wild. Will grow and survive in deep shade, but will not flower strongly, nor will its winter color be quite as vivid as if it gets some sun. Can become stressed in extremely dry conditions, however.
RED TWIG DOGWOOD SHRUB HOW TO
How To Grow Soil: Adaptable to most any level of soil moisture and pH.
Uses: Accent, background, border, erosion control or embankment, foundation, hedge, massing, naturalizing, rain garden, slopes, specimen, waterside, woodland. Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun) Details Botanical name: Cornus sericea 'Farrow' Perfect for just about any landscape, this dogwood grows to half the height of most varieties, making it easy to fit just about anywhere! We absolutely love this and Arctic Fire Yellow dogwood planted in front of evergreens, the wall of your home, or anywhere they can be appreciated against a backdrop to really make their color pop. It truly shines when surrounded by a blanket of fresh snow. More Information Description Don't dread winter - celebrate it, with the bold and cheerful red stems of Arctic Fire® Red red-twig dogwood ( Cornus sericea)! This super durable native shrub looks rugged and handsome in the landscape all season, but come autumn, the leaves drop to reveal bright red stems that persist in the landscape all winter.