Cornus sericea 'Cardinal' /Red Twig Dogwood
Handsome red twigs in winter
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Handsome red twigs in winter
Red twigs in a border planting
Clump of red twig dogwood
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Scientific Name:
Cornus sericea 'Cardinal'
Common Name:
Red Twig Dogwood
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Height:
8-10 feet
Spread:
5 - 10 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
White
Fruit present:
Summer
Fruit color:
White
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Landscape Categories:
Bark, Trunk, and Branch Features
Deer Resistant-Tolerant Plants
Comments:
Many gardeners choose to remove up to one-quarter of the growth in late winter, since the new growth has the reddish color. Makes a striking plant during the dormant winter period. Handsome as a single specimen and in mass plantings.
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