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Cornus sericea


Red Twig Dogwood




Origin:  Eastern North America.
Family
Cornaceae
Genus
Cornus
Species
sericea
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (deciduous)
Synonyms
Cornus stolonifera
USDA Hardiness Zone
3a - 8b
Canadian Hardiness Zone
1a - 8a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-37 -(-7)
Temperature (°F)
-35 20
Height
2 - 3m
Spread
2.5 - 3.5m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJune
Cultivation
Generally needs a nutrient rich soil supply with ample water supply but can survive in various soil. Direct sunlight with some shade.
Pests
Scale, leaf miners and bagworms.
Habitat
Swamp, bogs or well fertile land.
Bark/Stem Description
A browish-red with small white spots covering the entire bark
Leaf Description
Bright green and oval shaped with thin hair on both sides.
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