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. |
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