Deciduous Shrubs (Flowering) – Red Twig Dogwood

Botanical name: cornus sericea

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to about 13 ft in height and in width

Bloom time: summer

Hardy zone: zones 3-8

Flower color: white

Foliage color: green/yellow

Growth rate: grows about 2 ft per year

Pruning instructions: prune to maintain desired shape and size in the spring

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings

Landscape use: commonly used to add bright color to an outdoor space in the winter months, great for all types of garden looks

Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun per day

Special features: fragrant spring flowers, attracts pollinators, eye-catching bark

Watering instructions: prefers consistently moderately moist soil

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release tree and shrub plant food once a year in the early spring

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: clay, loam

Companion plants: daylilies, hydrangeas

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets

Invasive species: not invasive