Cornus stolonifera
Redtwig or Red-Osier, Creek Dogwood
Description
Cornus stolonifera is a lovely 6'-10' deciduous shrub with showy red stems and fall color. Flat heads of creamy white flowers occur in spring and contrast attractively with burgundy colored young twigs. This shrub is native to streams and moist, shaded slopes. This is a good shrub for year-round color interest (bark, flowers and foliage). It prefers moist areas and light shade.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
Red
Fruit Color
Black, Green, White
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow, Seascape, Wetlands, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Roadside, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Wildlife
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.