Cornus sericea ssp. sericea (Red Twig Dogwood) Size:2 gal SE plant in a drier location

plant in a drier location

high flood tolerance

New England

Woodland and rain gardens benefit from this plant along with conventional and ornamental gardens

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Cornus sericea ssp. sericea (Red Twig Dogwood) Size:2 gal SE plant in a drier locationPlant Description: Grows in an upright rounded form. Spreads easily through vegetative reproduction, creating large thickets. Stems are bright red throughout the winter and turn to green when the leaves emerge. Leaves are oval with deeply indented veination and turn red purple in the fall. Flowers are flat showy clusters with individual flowers creamy white and tiny. The stems and flowers of this plant are great for bouquets. Its berry like fruit