Estimated Height at Pickup: 2-3’, 3 gal

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.