Shrubs & garden character · Western North Carolina field companion

Redtwig dogwood

Cornus sericea

Best stem color on young wood; renewal-prune and keep roots cool and moist.

Sun Exposure: Full sun–part shade
Mature Height (ft): 3–5
Mature Width (ft): 3–5
Bloom Season: Late spring

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Sun Exposure

Full sun–part shade

Growth Habit

Compact thicket-forming

Mature Height (ft)

3–5

Mature Width (ft)

3–5

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Bloom Season

Late spring

Bloom Color

White

Evergreen / Deciduous

Deciduous

Native Status

U.S. native species; cultivar

WNC Notes

Best stem color on young wood; renewal-prune and keep roots cool and moist.

Drought Tolerance

Low–moderate

Wet-Soil Tolerance

High

Deer Resistance

Moderate

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**Redtwig dogwood · Botanical detail**☀ Full sun · ◐ Part sun or part shadeTom Brandt ↗ · CC BY 2.0
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