Name: Red Osier Dogwood (Cornus sericea)
SKU: red-osier-dogwood-cornus-sericea
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Bright red osier dogwood stems in winter with snow on the ground.

$12.00
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Easily recognized in winter for its bright red stems. In the spring it has showy umbels of white flowers. Blooms in mid-May to June and has a second bloom in July-August. White berries, red and purple foliage on display in autumn. Fast growing shrub gets 3-8’ tall and will form a thicket or hedge. Size dependent on light, soil and moisture. Full to partial sun. Adapted to wide range of soils from wet to dry, and tolerant of flooding and wet soils. Bright stem color occurs on stem < 3 years old. Prune older stems to retain color. Native to Massachusetts

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Host plant for azure moth. Provides food and nesting location for numerous bird species.

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