cornus sericea (red osier dogwood) native
$31.95
- flat-topped panicles of small white flowers lead to white berries in the fall
- dark red branches are attractive in the winter
- lightly pubescent (hairy) green summer leaves turn purple in autumn
- bloom time: may
- zone 2
- height 175-200cm
- spread 200-250cm
- colour white
- vigorous growing shrub tolerating many soil and light conditions
- suckering freely, it is excellent for re-naturalization
- very fibrous root system aids in control of soil erosion
- full sun, partial sun/shade
- attracts birds
- fast growing
- deer resistant
- salt tolerant
- native to ontario
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)