Cornus stolonifera

Red Osier Dogwood, American Dogwood, Red Twig Dogwood

Family: Cornaceae Dogwood


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 2B - 7A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White, yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Wet
Landscape uses Border, erosion control, massing, screen, woodland garden
Height 8' to 10' / 2.40m to 3.00m
Spread 8' to 10' / 2.40m to 3.00m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color White
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, rounded, upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America