It is widely grown as an ornamental plant, whose available cultivars have been selected for their winter glowing colors. Cornus sericea is a species of dogwood native to much of North America (excluding the lower Midwest and deep South).Promptly remove root suckers if colonial spread is undesired Propagate by hardwood cuttings, semi-ripe cuttings, or layering.Alternatively, if severe pruning seems to onerous, one quarter or one third of the oldest stems could be pruned in early spring of each year, to stimulate the growth of new stems. ![]() This radical pruning, however, means that you will have a bare spot in the garden for a few weeks and miss the creamy-white flowers or attractive berries since they only form on second-year growth. For the best display, cut the stems flush to the ground every 2-3 years in early spring, just as the leaf buds start to swell. While pruning is not required, it should be noted that the best winter stem color appears on new growth.This plant is more vulnerable to diseases in hot summer climates (south of Zone 7). Great choice for shrub borders, along ponds and streams, or planted in naturalistic plantings where it can freely spread and form thickets. ![]() Cornus sericea looks spectacular when massed to emphasize and accentuate the cold season stem color.It is not fussy about soils provided they are kept evenly moist and well-drained. Performs best in full sun to part shade, in organically rich, medium to wet soils.Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi' can be used as a coarse groundcover or in a shrub border. ![]() An invaluable addition to the winter garden. Small clusters of tiny white flowers are rarely produced in late spring. The foliage turns attractive shades of burgundy-red in the fall, before falling to the ground, revealing the vibrant, glistening, red stems. Fast-growing, adaptable to most soils including wet soils, it bears a dense foliage of ovate green leaves in spring and summer, creating a nice contrast with the reddish stems. In good growing conditions, these shrubs can easily reach upwards of 10 feet. It thrives in USDA Zones 3-7, making it an extremely cold tolerant option for thick hedges in northern states. Perfect for small gardens, Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi' (Redtwig Dogwood) is a dwarf, rounded, suckering, deciduous shrub of great ornamental value in the landscape. Also known as red osier dogwood, the red twig dogwood ( Cornus sericea) is a native deciduous shrub.
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