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
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Botanic Name

Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea'

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Pronunciation

KOR-nus ser-IK-ee-uh flah-vi-RAHM-ee-a

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Mature Height

5 to 6 ft.

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Mature Spread

5 to 6 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

species is native to northern North America

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Light Requirements

sun, part shade

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 3-8

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 8,000 ft.

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