Shrubs
Cornus sericea (Red Osier Dogwood)
Cornus sericea
Also known as Red Osier Dogwood
Size
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About This Plant
Cornus sericea (Red Osier Dogwood), 'Red Osier Dogwood', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.
Cornus sericea 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 sericea
- Common name
- Red Osier Dogwood
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Deciduous
- Mature size
- 6-9 ft tall × 6-12 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Bloom color
- Red
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Butterflies, Native bees
- Wildlife: Bird forage, Bird habitat, Pollinator support, Larval host
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