Shrubs
Cornus 'Purple Twig' (Dogwood)
Cornus alba 'Kesselringii'
Also known as Kesselringii Tatarian Dogwood
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About This Plant
Cornus Purple Twig Dogwood is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.
Cornus Purple Twig Dogwood is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.
Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.
For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Cornus alba 'Kesselringii'
- Common name
- Kesselringii Tatarian Dogwood
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Deciduous
- Mature size
- 6-10 ft tall × 6-10 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Bloom time
- Late spring
- Bloom color
- Purple
- Foliage color
- Red-burgundy
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees
- Wildlife: Bird forage, Bird habitat, Pollinator support