Red Twig Dogwood Berries Edible

Will even work for foundation planting with dedicated pruning. Red twig dogwood shrub is my go to plant for quick hedgerow or an accent plant.

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Red twig dogwood berries edible!!!

Namely the bush s red twigs which are brightest from late winter to early spring. It propagates and transplants easily and cuttings root very quickly. Red osier dogwood was widely employed by several native north american indian tribes who valued it especially for its astringent and tonic bark using it both internally and externally to treat diarrhoea fevers skin problems etc. Cornelian cherry dogwood edible fruit.

Current year s growth features outstanding coral red branches on a multi stemmed shrub. They are red berries formed into an approx 1 diameter fruit this is technically an aggregate fruit but looks like a single large berry. Red twig dogwoods need plenty of space. Very hardy in my zone 6 shady yard but the shrubs do well with just a few hours of sunlight per day.

White flowers appear in late spring leading to white berries in summer they are edible to birds but should not be eaten by humans. Horizontal stems at the base of the plant root when nodes come into contact with the ground and form a thicket. Bare stems create an attractive winter accent and are a wonderful addition to seasonal flower arrangements. The kousa dogwood berries are unique in size and shape.

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