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Red Osier Dogwood

The brilliant red winter stems of a Red Osier Dogwood, a hardy native shrub.

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.

Type

Native

benefits 

Rabbit Resistant, Hardy

Attracts:

Birds

Soil Type 

Rich & Moist, Adaptable, Tolerates Clay Soil

Sun Light

Full Sun, Part Sun / Shade

     

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