Red Osier Dogwood

Winter Color Against the Snow

Red Osier Dogwood (Cornus sericea) shines brightest when the garden is asleep. After its leaves drop in autumn, its stems turn a shocking, brilliant cardinal-red. Against a backdrop of white snow, it is stunning. In summer, it is a hardworking shrub with white flowers and white berries that birds love.

Why You Need It:

• Winter Interest: The best shrub for adding color to the bleak winter landscape.
• Wet Soil Solution: Loves damp spots, rain gardens, and low-lying areas.
• Wildlife Value: Provides berries for birds and browse for wildlife.

Planting Tips:

Thrives in Sun to Part Shade and wet soil. Crucial Pruning Tip: The stems are brightest red on new growth. Cut one-third of the oldest stems to the ground every spring to encourage bright new shoots.