Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus sericea) 1 GAL
Fall Species
This Species is typically available during our Fall Sale Preorders in August, and/or the in-person Fall Sale Mid-September through Mid-October at Geist Nursery in Fishers, IN.
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This species is not available this year. We hope to see it next Fall!
A.k.a. red osier dogwood. A dogwood oft planted decoratively for its red bark! New growth has the brightest color bark, so established plants may be trimmed to encourage new growth. Valuable for insect/pollinator support, and migration food for birds with drupes (berries) that are comparatively high in fat. Best planted in a cooler area with rich, consistently moist soil. Tolerates seasonal flooding, but DOES NOT tolerate hot and/or dry soil.
Pollination: 2+ individuals needed.
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic
Soil Type: Loam, Silty Loam, Sandy Loam
Height: 6’-9’
Width: 7’-10’
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: May-Jun
Fruit: Drupes (berries) ripen to white in late summer.
Fall Color: Red, Purple
Root Type: Branching
Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract a variety of insects including bees, wasps, flies, and butterflies. Host 12+ moth species including the cecropia, and numerous beetles and smaller insects. Lipid heavy berries are eaten by many woodland and game birds, and mice. Commonly browsed by mammals.
Notes: Cornus alba spp. stolonifera is a synonym.
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