Red Twig Dogwood
Cornus alba 'Sibirica'
Current year's growth features outstanding coral-red branches on a multi-stemmed shrub. Yellowish-white flowers are followed by small blue berries. An effective winter accent. Deciduous.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | KOR-nus AL-ba si-BIR-i-ka |
| Key feature: | Year-round Interest |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 2 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 9, 14 - 24 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 9 ft. tall, 5 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Fall Color, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Very Wet Areas, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2775 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Pruning time: spring.
Design Ideas
Bare red stems are a beautiful sight against the winter landscape. Cut back old stems in early spring for the best color on new growth. Plant with companions that need summer water.
Current year's growth features outstanding coral-red branches on a multi-stemmed shrub. Yellowish-white flowers are followed by small blue berries. An effective winter accent. Deciduous.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Pruning time: spring.
Design Ideas
Bare red stems are a beautiful sight against the winter landscape. Cut back old stems in early spring for the best color on new growth. Plant with companions that need summer water.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | KOR-nus AL-ba si-BIR-i-ka |
| Key feature: | Year-round Interest |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 2 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 9, 14 - 24 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 9 ft. tall, 5 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Fall Color, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Very Wet Areas, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2775 |
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The best fertilizer to use with this plant is All-Purpose Plant Food.view soil products