Kelsey's Dwarf Red-Osier Dogwood
Kelsey's Dwarf Red-Osier Dogwood
Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi'
Item #4470 USDA Hardiness Zone: 2 - 8
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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.
- OverviewLight Needs:Partial to full sunWatering Needs:Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.Average Landscape Size:
Moderate growing; reaches only 24 to 30 in. tall and wide.Key Feature:Bold Winter InterestBlooms:
Late SpringLandscape Uses:
- DetailBotanical Pronunciation:KOR-nus ser-E-se-aPlant type:ShrubDeciduous/evergreen:DeciduousGrowth habit:CompactGrowth rate:ModerateAverage landscape size:Moderate growing; reaches only 24 to 30 in. tall and wide.Special features:Attractive Bark, Bird Friendly, Dwarf Plant, Fall Color, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Road Salt, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Year-round InterestFoliage color:GreenBlooms:Late SpringFlower color:WhiteFlower attributesShowy FlowersGarden styleAsian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, RusticCompanion PlantsChokeberry (Aronia); Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus); Astilbe (Astilbe); Summersweet (Clethra); Sweetspire (Itea); Turtlehead (Chelone)
- CareCare InformationPrefers 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.Pruning time: late winter. prune out one-third of the oldest branches to promote growth of new red stem.Light Needs:Partial to full sunWatering Needs:Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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