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.
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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
Botanic Name
Cornus sericea
Pronunciation
KOR-nus ser-IK-ee-uh
Mature Height
6 to 8 ft.
Mature Spread
8 to 12 ft.
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.
Flower Color
white
Bloom time
June
Colorado Native
Yes
Natural Habitat
northern United States
Light Requirements
sun to part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 2-7
Elevation Limit
hardy to 10,000 ft.
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