Red-Osier Dogwood

Cornus sericea

Plant Description

Red-osier dogwood is a large deciduous shrub with attractive red stems on new growth in winter. It produces white flowers and white berry clusters that attract birds. Along stream banks and pond edges it can grow quite fast and help to stabilize soils. In the garden, you can keep the plant smaller and keep the stems red by pruning it back regularly.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Shrub
Habitats	Bottomland forests Little Habitats Residential yards Riparian areas Riparian forests Swamps Wetlands
Soil and Moisture Conditions	All soil types Moist
Special Uses	Attracts birds Attracts hummingbirds Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Blooms August Blooms July Blooms June Blooms May Blooms September-October Deciduous Flowering Flowers white Ornamental Perennial Produces berries Produces fruit Produces nectar Produces pollen Produces seeds Provides soil stabilization Provides wildlife habitat Woody
Shade Preference	Full shade Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	3-20’