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Cornus sericea
Red-osier Dogwood
| Family |
| cornaceae |
| Genus |
| Cornus |
| Species |
| sericea |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 2 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 0 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -46 - (-40) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -50 - (-40) |
| Height |
| 2.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| Cultivation |
| Thrive in a wide range of soil types. |
| ID Characteristic |
| A common native wild plant often found in moist, boggy areas. It is often grown in a mass planting where its bright red twigs can make a spectacular winter show. Often used in streamside habitat restoration, Red-osier Dogwood may reach a height of 2.5 m. |
| Propagation |
| Easily propagated through hardwood cuttings taken in autumn and rooted in open ground. |
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