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Isanti Red-Osier Dogwood
Cornus sericea 'Isanti'
Pronunciation: KOR-nus ser-E-se-a
SKU #02782
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 6 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | A multi-stemmed shrub with a neat, compact habit. Blood-red stems are showy in winter. A fast growing, easy-to-grow plant that thrives in moist situations. Ideal specimen plant and great for naturalizing. Cutting grown. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Fall Color, Showy Fruit, Fast Growing, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Design Ideas | A more compact grower than other red twig Dogwoods, this shrub can be planted as an informal hedge or screen, or used in the border as an accent. An excellent choice for the perennially damp spot in the garden. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Chokeberry (Aronia); Summersweet (Clethra); Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus); Sweetspire (Itea); Turtlehead (Chelone) |
| Care Instructions | Prefers enriched, moist, well-drained soils but tolerates a wide range. 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. |
Details
| Description | A multi-stemmed shrub with a neat, compact habit. Blood-red stems are showy in winter. A fast growing, easy-to-grow plant that thrives in moist situations. Ideal specimen plant and great for naturalizing. Cutting grown. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Fall Color, Showy Fruit, Fast Growing, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Design Ideas | A more compact grower than other red twig Dogwoods, this shrub can be planted as an informal hedge or screen, or used in the border as an accent. An excellent choice for the perennially damp spot in the garden. |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Chokeberry (Aronia); Summersweet (Clethra); Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus); Sweetspire (Itea); Turtlehead (Chelone) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Prefers enriched, moist, well-drained soils but tolerates a wide range. 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Isanti Red-Osier Dogwood produce flowers?
Spring
Is Isanti Red-Osier Dogwood evergreen or deciduous?
Isanti Red-Osier Dogwood is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Isanti Red-Osier Dogwood?
Isanti Red-Osier Dogwood is Dramatic Foliage Color, Fall Color, Showy Fruit, Fast Growing, Compact Form, Benefits Birds.
Is Isanti Red-Osier Dogwood resistant to pests or animals?
Very Wet Areas
How fast does Isanti Red-Osier Dogwood grow?
Isanti Red-Osier Dogwood has a Fast growth rate.
How can I use Isanti Red-Osier Dogwood in my garden design?
A more compact grower than other red twig Dogwoods, this shrub can be planted as an informal hedge or screen, or used in the border as an accent. An excellent choice for the perennially damp spot in the garden.
What color are Isanti Red-Osier Dogwood flowers?
Isanti Red-Osier Dogwood produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Isanti Red-Osier Dogwood?
Isanti Red-Osier Dogwood has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Isanti Red-Osier Dogwood?
Good companion plants for Isanti Red-Osier Dogwood include: Chokeberry (Aronia); Summersweet (Clethra); Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus); Sweetspire (Itea); Turtlehead (Chelone).
How do I care for Isanti Red-Osier Dogwood?
Prefers enriched, moist, well-drained soils but tolerates a wide range. 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.
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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.