Cardinal Red-Twig Dogwood

Cornus sericea 'Cardinal'

Pronunciation: KOR-nus ser-E-se-a
SKU #31034
2-8

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A beautiful, adaptable and hardy shrub offering four-seasons of interest. Vibrant red twigs are stunning in the winter garden. Spring flowers yield small ornamental fruit that is attractive to birds. Colorful fall foliage. Spreading habit is helpful in controlling erosion. Tolerates clay, wet soil. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist.
SIZE: 6-9' H x 8-12' W

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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fall Color, Showy Fruit, North American Native Selection, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsErosion Control, Very Wet Areas
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBarrier, Privacy Screen
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Care InstructionsEasily grown in enriched, medium to wet soils. Tolerant of swampy or boggy conditions. Best stem color on young wood. Prune 1/4 of the older stems in early spring to promote new growth, or hard prune every 2-3 years to renew. Root-prune to control spread.
Details
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fall Color, Showy Fruit, North American Native Selection, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsErosion Control, Very Wet Areas
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBarrier, Privacy Screen
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Care
Care InstructionsEasily grown in enriched, medium to wet soils. Tolerant of swampy or boggy conditions. Best stem color on young wood. Prune 1/4 of the older stems in early spring to promote new growth, or hard prune every 2-3 years to renew. Root-prune to control spread.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.