Cornus sericea subsp. sericea (Red osier dogwood)
Botanical Information
Family | Cornaceae |
Genus | Cornus |
Species | sericea |
Subspecies | 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 - 3 m |
Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
Propagation | Easily propagated through hardwood cuttings taken in autumn and rooted in open ground. |
Cultivation | Thrive in a wide range of soil types. |