Red Twig Dogwood

 

Redtwig dogwood is a native shrub that usually grows at the edges of lakes, ponds, wetlands, and streams. It is a multi-stemmed, broad spreading shrub that spreads by suckering.

It is grown mainly for the color of the branches, which have great appeal in the winter landscape due to their bright red color. The leaves are medium to dark green in the summer.

The flowers of redtwig dogwood are not extremely ornamental, but are held in clusters and are dull white in color. White berries appear in late summer and are attractive to the birds.

 

Red Twig Dogwood

 

Redtwig dogwood is a native shrub that usually grows at the edges of lakes, ponds, wetlands, and streams. It is a multi-stemmed, broad spreading shrub that spreads by suckering.

It is grown mainly for the color of the branches, which have great appeal in the winter landscape due to their bright red color. The leaves are medium to dark green in the summer.

The flowers of redtwig dogwood are not extremely ornamental, but are held in clusters and are dull white in color. White berries appear in late summer and are attractive to the birds.

 

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Cornus sericea

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Pronunciation

KOR-nus ser-IK-ee-uh

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Mature Height

6 to 8 ft.

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Mature Spread

8 to 12 ft.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

white

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Bloom time

June

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Colorado Native

Yes

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Natural Habitat

northern United States

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Light Requirements

sun to part shade

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 2-7

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 10,000 ft.

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