Cornus sericea (Red-osier Dogwood)
Botanical Information
| Family | cornaceae |
| Genus | Cornus |
| Species | sericea |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 2 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 0 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -46 - (-40) |
| Temperature (°F) | -50 - (-40) |
| Height | 2.5 m |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| ID Characteristic | A common native wild plant often found in moist, boggy areas. It is often grown in a mass planting where its bright red twigs can make a spectacular winter show. Often used in streamside habitat restoration, Red-osier Dogwood may reach a height of 2.5 m. |
| Propagation | Easily propagated through hardwood cuttings taken in autumn and rooted in open ground. |
| Cultivation | Thrive in a wide range of soil types. |
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