Red-Osier Dogwood
Cornus sericea 'Cardinal'
Cornaceae
Growth habit
Shrub - Clonal
Perennation
Perennial
Location
Mundy Wildflower Garden, Mullestein Winter Garden
Source of plant
Bailey Nurseries, Windrose Nursery, Western Maine Nurseries, Simpson Orchard Company Inc.
Description
Plants reach 8'-10' in height and 10' in width developing a rounded form; fall foliage color is reddish-purple; stems are yellowish green in the summer becoming bright red as the temperature drops. Developed and selected at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum; a MNRC introduction.
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Special characteristics
winter interest