Dogwood, Red Osier
At a Glance
Latin Name: Cornus sericea (stolonifera)
Other common names: American dogwood, kinnikinnik, squaw bush, red-stemmed cornel, ruby dogwood
Zones: 2-7
Mature Height/spread: a deciduous shrub, 6′ to 10′ tall with an equal or greater spread, shape is rounded and spreading loose and somewhat open, multi-stemmed.
Climate: Full sun to light shade, easily grown United States. It is even found on the west coast of the United States and down into the mountains of Arizona and New Mexico.
Soil: Tolerant of dry sites but prefers wet areas along streams and ponds. Ranges from Maine to Manitoba and south. Easily transplanted, quite adaptable to many soils, but likes moisture,
Notes: Bark turns dark red in autumn.
Leaves are oblong with pointed tips and turn dark red in the fall.
Flowers are white. Fruit persists through fall. Flowers in 1.5″ to 2.5″ diameter, flat clusters dull white are quite small bloom time is late May to early June. Used as a screen, shrub border, soil stabilization, most useful for red stem color in winter.
Wildlife: The fruit is a popular food for turkey, ruffed grouse, bobwhite, pheasant, and many other birds.
-Wetland tolerant, preferred habitat
-Winter source of food for wildlife
-Provides habitat for deer, ruffed grouse, cottontail, turkey, quail and bees.
Bare Root-Purchase Size: 2-3' ft.
More Information