Kelsey's Dwarf Red-Osier Dogwood
Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi'
Description | A dwarf dogwood with a low, compact form and lush green foliage that perfectly foils less attractive bases of larger shrubs. Its neat, rounded shape works well in mass plantings and border foundations. Excellent for erosion control on steep slopes. Bare red stems provide striking seasonal color to dormant winterscapes. Deciduous. |
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Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Keep soil moist. |
Blooms | Late Spring |
Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches only 24 to 30 in. tall and wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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Special Features | Attractive Bark, Fall Color, North American Native Selection, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
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Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Chokeberry (Aronia); Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus); Astilbe (Astilbe); Summersweet (Clethra); Sweetspire (Itea); Turtlehead (Chelone) |
Care | Prefers enriched, moist, well-drained soils but adaptable; tolerates dry conditions and wet soils once established. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish extensive root system. Fertilize in spring. Best stem color on young wood; to encourage bright red stems, hard prune one-third of oldest stems annually in late winter. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 2-8

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5
Good to grow!
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Your plant(s) are estimated to ship to Colorado on or around March 25th, 2023, depending on weather and garden center orders. Because all plants respond to weather and other conditions while growing, we can not guarantee a ship date. We will only deliver plants once they meet our rigorous quality and size standards, and only when the garden center schedules a delivery. Thank you for your patience.
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This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
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Lowe's 10000 South Twenty Mile Road
Parker, CO 80134 -
Tagawa Garden Center 7711 S. Parker Road
Centennial, CO 80016 -
Lowe's 4455 South Buckley Road
Aurora, CO 80015
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