Cardinal Red-Twig Dogwood
Cornus sericea 'Cardinal'
SKU
31034
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.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
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21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
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| Botanical Pronunciation | KOR-nus ser-E-se-a |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | 6-9' H x 8-12' W |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Spreading, Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Very Wet Areas, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Naturalizes Well, North American Native Selection, Showy Fruit, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Easily 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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 2-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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