Cornus sericea 'Cardinal'

Red-Osier Dogwood

Cornus sericea 'Cardinal' - Red-Osier Dogwood

Tips for Homeowners:

To maintain bright red stems cut back 3 or 4 of the oldest stems yearly.

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The beautiful red stems, the flowers and foliage, and the adaptable nature of this shrub make it a really good all-purpose, all-season addition to the landscape.

  • Four season interest!
  • Food and cover for wildlife
  • Tolerates a wide variety of conditions, including wet soil

Excellent when planted in large groups or on its own in shrub borders and in naturalized plantings.

Height: 6-9 ft
Spread: 8-12 ft
Zone: 2-8
Color: White

Interesting Notes about Red-Osier Dogwood:

An adaptable shrub that withstands a wide range of soils from ideal to wet and heavy, it's also a cultivar that lacks the aggressive spreading nature of some of its relatives. Prized for its versatility because it is extremely hardy and offers four seasons of interest.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Mass Planting
  • Fall Color
  • Specimen
  • Focal Point
  • Spring Bloomer
  • Border or Bed
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Naturalizing

Foliage Color:

  • Green
  • Red

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Songbirds
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Humming-birds

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Fall

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained
  • Average Water