Cornus sericea (Red Twig Dogwood)
Botanical Information
Family | Cornaceae |
Genus | Cornus |
Species | sericea |
Synonyms | Cornus stolonifera |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Origin | Eastern North America. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 3a - 8b |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1a - 8a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -37 -(-7) |
Temperature (°F) | -35 20 |
Height | 2 - 3m |
Spread | 2.5 - 3.5m |
Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
Cultivation | Generally needs a nutrient rich soil supply with ample water supply but can survive in various soil. Direct sunlight with some shade. |
Pests | Scale, leaf miners and bagworms. |
Habitat | Swamp, bogs or well fertile land. |
Bark/Stem Description | A browish-red with small white spots covering the entire bark |
Leaf Description | Bright green and oval shaped with thin hair on both sides. |