Yellow Twig Dogwood
Yellow twig dogwood is a medium sized shrub that is grown for its bright yellow stems, which are most visible in winter after the leaves have fallen off.
During the summer, it has medium green leaves and clusters of small white flowers. The flowers turn into white berries later in the summer, which attract birds.
Because this shrub naturally grows at the edges of streams, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, it grows best in a location where it will receive regular moisture.
Yellow Twig Dogwood
Yellow twig dogwood is a medium sized shrub that is grown for its bright yellow stems, which are most visible in winter after the leaves have fallen off.
During the summer, it has medium green leaves and clusters of small white flowers. The flowers turn into white berries later in the summer, which attract birds.
Because this shrub naturally grows at the edges of streams, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, it grows best in a location where it will receive regular moisture.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea'
Pronunciation
KOR-nus ser-IK-ee-uh flah-vi-RAHM-ee-a
Mature Height
5 to 6 ft.
Mature Spread
5 to 6 ft.
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
species is native to northern North America
Light Requirements
sun, part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,000 ft.
Performance
Yellow twig dogwood has been growing in the moderate water zone at the Water Wise Demonstration Garden for many years. It is a good choice for adding winter interest to a landscape. The flowers, fruit, and fall leaf color are not as showy as red-twigged varieties, but are still attractive.
Maintenance
The newer branches have the brightest yellow bark during the winter. In spring, prune out some of the older, grey branches to keep the shrub attractive.