Cornus sericea
Redosier Dogwood
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Description:
Redosier Dogwood is a deciduous shrub, which adds color to the winter landscape with bright red, multi-branching stems. Its small, white flowers bloom May-June. The flowers are followed by clusters of white, berry-like fruits, which are attractive to birds. The dark-green leaves turn shades of red, orange, and purple in the fall. Redosier Dogwood is a host plant for butterfly and moth larvae (caterpillars), including Spring Azure (Celastrina “ladon”). Native Americans used the wood to make bows, stems to make baskets, and bark to make a natural dye. This shrub will tolerate wet or boggy soil conditions. Use it in shrub borders, as property screens, or along pond or steam banks to prevent soil erosion.
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
New Jersey Native: Yes
Bloom Times: Late Spring to Early Summer
Bloom Colors: White
Deer Resistance: Some
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators, Butterflies, Birds
Salt Tolerance: Low to None
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Clay
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist, Wet
Soil pH: Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist, Wet
Drought Tolerance: Low
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 7 - 9 ft
Spread: 5 - 10 ft
Growth Rate: Fast