99+ Mature Red Twig Dogwood

A native shrub the red twig dogwood is an excellent plant for massing in large areas and because of its interesting stem color and dense growth. 2 remove the plant from the container by gently tapping on the ground and easing the plant out.

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Mature red twig dogwood!!!

The brightest colors are shown throughout the tips of this shrub in its new growth. An excellent choice for a shrub border in residential landscapes. 8 feet high with a spread of close to 8 feet. The stems which are green in spring and summer turn bright red when the foliage drops off in autumn.

Growing a red twig dogwood is a great way to add spectacular color to the winter garden. Though it boasts four season interest with fragrant flowers tiny berries and showy foliage the red twig dogwood saves its best for winter when its stems are on fire. Planting care 1 dig your planting hole twice the width of the root ball and just as deeply enough. The red twig dogwood plant also known as the cornus sericea is a shrub that truly is at its best during the winter months.

Full sun to part shade. With a 5 ft. 3 place the shrub in the planting hole and back fill with your blend of native. The deciduous red twig dogwood does best in usda hardiness zones 2 9 and reaches a mature height of 9 ft.

Garden Bytes From The Big Apple May 2011