Red Twig Dogwood Shrub
Cornus sericea
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Red Twig Dogwood Shrub
Cornus sericea
A Colorful Array of Blooms and Berries for Year-Round Vibrance
- A variety of colors year-round for stunning vibrance
- Adaptable to most climates and soil types
- Rapid grower perfect for gardens or borders
- White berries that birds will love
Product Details
Growing Zones 3-9
| Soil Type | Adaptable |
| Sunlight | Full, Partial |
| Drought Tolerance | Good |
| Mature Height | 6-10 Feet |
| Mature Width | 6-10 Feet |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Fall Color | Yellow |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Shipping Restriction | AZ, FL |
The Red Twig Dogwood Shrub gives you a rainbow of colors throughout the year, in just one plant! Enjoy white flowers in spring, green leaves in summer, yellow and purple foliage in fall, and the bright red bark in winter once the leaves drop.
Add vibrance to your borders, hedges, gardens, or even plant these shrubs together for a privacy screen! Plant them in a container to bring them indoors for some more color inside, just make sure they can receive enough sunlight and warmth.
This hardy plant thrives in many climates and soil types! It’s resistant to drought while also thriving in soggy areas. Plus, it can withstand extreme colds, meaning your winters will be full of color!
The Red Twig produces white berries in spring, which birds love. Enjoy birdwatching from your own window! This plant is perfect for livening up your space, and it can even be used for floral arrangements and accents.
If you want to inject some color and year-round excitement into your landscape, order the Red Twig Dogwood Shrub today!
Red Twig Dogwood Shrub FAQ
Can this plant be grown indoors?
This plant is great for containers, but regular pruning to maintain size and enough sunlight per day will be needed!
Which diseases should I be mindful of for this plant?
Watch out for stem canker, leaf spot anthracnos, Septoria leaf spot, and dogwood sawfly in your daily care of the Red Twig.
Red Twig Dogwood Shrub Care
Planting
Red Twigs will tolerate partial shade, but their signature red bark will be brightest if they are planted in full sun (6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily) and well-drained soil.
Dig your planting hole twice the width of the root ball and just as deeply enough so that it's level with the surrounding area. Remove the plant from the container by gently tapping on the ground and easing the plant out of the container.
Place the shrub in the planting hole and backfill with your blend of native and gardening soil and gently tap down to secure the plant. Water the planting site to settle the soil then mulch to retain soil moisture.
Watering
Create a mulch barrier around the tree's trunk at planting. Keep the mulch five or six inches away from the trunk itself to help the tree retain water. Water the Red Twig thoroughly once or twice weekly - if you're not sure when to water, simply check the surrounding soil about 2 or 3 inches down. If the soil is dry here, it's time to water.