- 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
