Cornus sericea subsp. sericea (Red osier dogwood)


Botanical Information

FamilyCornaceae
GenusCornus
Speciessericea
Subspeciessericea
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone2
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone0
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-46 - (-40)
Temperature (°F)-50 - (-40)
Height2 - 3 m
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August

Description and Growing Information

PropagationEasily propagated through hardwood cuttings taken in autumn and rooted in open ground.
CultivationThrive in a wide range of soil types.

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