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Cornus sericea

Red Osier Dogwood

White, loose clusters of blooms bear white berries in the fall adding contrast to dark red branches. The green foliage will turn shades of red to orange and finally to purple in autumn.

  • »  Flat-topped panicles of small white flowers lead to white berries in the fall
  • »  Dark red branches are attractive in the winter
  • »  Lightly pubescent green summer leaves turn purple in autumn
  • »  Bloom Time: May

1gal
$23.56
2gal
$31.69
3gal
$38.19
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:2
  • Height:175-200 cm
  • Spread:200-250 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Fast
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Berries
• Deciduous
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Fall Color
• Salt Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Multi-stem/Clump form
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Cornus sericea

Native to Ontario

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cornus sericea

Vigorous growing shrub tolerating many soil and light conditions. Suckering freely, it is excellent for re-naturalization. Very fibrous root system aids in control of soil erosion.