Kelsey's Dwarf Red-Osier Dogwood
Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi'
Pronunciation: KOR-nus ser-E-se-a
SKU #04470
| 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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Lowe's 10000 South Twenty Mile Road
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Centennial, CO 80016 -
Lowe's 4455 South Buckley Road
Aurora, CO 80015
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