Bundle of 10 | Size: 8-15” | Age: 1-0
Red Osier Dogwood - (Cornus sericea)
Native to MI. Mature Height: 6-9’. Thrives in a wide range of habitats. Best grown in organically rich, fertile, consistently moist soils in full sun to part shade. Performs well in wet locations. Late spring/summer flowers become showy white berries in fall that are a good food for waterfowl and deer. Stems have a bright red color. Flowers attract birds, butterflies and other pollinators.
Bundle of 10 | Size: 8-15” | Age: 1-0
Red Osier Dogwood - (Cornus sericea)
Native to MI. Mature Height: 6-9’. Thrives in a wide range of habitats. Best grown in organically rich, fertile, consistently moist soils in full sun to part shade. Performs well in wet locations. Late spring/summer flowers become showy white berries in fall that are a good food for waterfowl and deer. Stems have a bright red color. Flowers attract birds, butterflies and other pollinators.
Soils: Moist
Habitat: Moist, well-drained soils.
Flower Color: White
Fruit: Green
Bloom Time: May, Jun
Type: Shrub
Other Names: Red osier, Red-twig dogwood
Range: Nf. to AK, s. to VA, NE, NM mts. & n. CA
Typical Mature Height: 6-12 ft.
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Uses:
Wildlife Value: Waterfowl, marshbirds and shorebirds are major users. Also large and small mammals. Deer browse on dogwood year-round.
