![]() ![]() This is a selection of a native North American species. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. With the exception of the lower midwest and deep South, this species is native to much of North America where it is typically found growing. It is an amazingly adaptable plant, tolerating both dry conditions and even some standing water. Cornus sericea, commonly known as red twig dogwood or red osier dogwood, is an upright-spreading, suckering shrub that typically grows in the absence of pruning to 6-9’ tall with a slightly larger spread. This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. Simple broad-elliptic to ovate leaves (to 2-4 long and to 1 3/4. ![]() It is native to northern Europe and northwestern Asia. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration Īrctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood is recommended for the following landscape applications Īrctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. Cornus sanguinea, commonly known as blood twig dogwood, European dogwood or common dogwood, is an upright, round-topped, spreading, twiggy, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that typically matures to 8-15’ tall and as wide. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. ![]() This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. The scarlet branches are extremely showy and add significant winter interest.Īrctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. It produces white berries in late summer. The pointy leaves turn an outstanding burgundy in the fall. There are many different types of red twig dogwood, with red stems, or orange or yellow stems. A compact, dwarf form and very hardy shrub, ideal for general garden use in northern landscapes intense red stems stand out against the winter snow, excellent for massing some suckeringĪrctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood has clusters of creamy white flowers at the ends of the branches in late spring. ![]()
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