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Cornus stolonifera

Redtwig or Red Osier Dogwood

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

This large, multi-stemmed shrub produces foliage that is turns a bright red before falling off. Its branches and twigs are yellow in color, and the flowers are inconspicuous among the foliage in the summer. It is a very hardy plant.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Blue, White

Fruit Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.