Red Osier Dogwood (Cornus sericea) is a medium to tall deciduous shrub. It can grow 6-15 feet tall and 5-10 feet wide depending on site conditions, and spreads to form dense thickets. It is attractive year-round with red winter twigs (especially in sunny sites), creamy-white flower clusters, red to purple fall color, and bluish green to white fruits. This plant grows large, but annual pruning will keep it right sized and encourage red twig growth.
Classification: Perennial Key Characteristics: White flower clusters, fruit Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Water Requirements: Moist soil Ease of Growing: High Growth Rate: Fast Bloom Time: May – June Spreads: By underground stems Benefits: Wildlife, Rain garden, Pollinators, Wildfire resistant, Riparian zones, Deer resistant, On Portland Plant List, Hummingbirds Edible: No Mature Height: 15 feet Mature Width: 6-9 feet
