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Red Twig Dogwood
Cornus sericea 'Bailyi'
In the winter landscape, Red Twig Dogwood is a standout, especially when grown against a light-colored background or when displayed in a snowy landscape.
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The flowers of the Red Twig Dogwood give way to beautiful porcelain blue berries that are adored by birds. When the days begin to shorten and the temperatures begin to fall, beautiful tones of red and purple are displayed before the leaves drop. The best thing, It's Deer Resistant.
It grows to around 6 to 8 feet tall and is equally as wide. It flourishes in dry soils once established but can also tolerate soil that tends to be slower draining which makes it perfect for that low area of your garden.
In summer, it has the appearance of just another green shrub after its white blooms disappear in May. When the days begin to shorten, and the temperatures begin to fall, beautiful tones of red and purple are displayed before the leaves drop. Red Twig Dogwood is hardy from Zones 3-8 which makes it a highly sought after native plant for Mid-Atlantic gardening enthusiasts.
| Hardiness Zone: | 3-8 |
|---|---|
| Mature Height: | 6 to 8 Feet |
| Mature Width: | 6 to 8 Feet |
| Classification: | Deciduous shrub |
| Sunlight: | Full sun to part shade |
| Habit: | Deciduous, densely branched, multi-stemmed clump forming |
| Flower Color: | Fragrant white flowers in mid to late spring through early summer |
| Foliage: | New growth emerges a dark green, changing to an purplish red in the fall |
| Soil Condition: | Any well drained soil but will tolerate "wet feet" |
| Water Requirements: | Water well until established |
| Uses: | Extremely attractive when used as a focal point in the mixed border, mass planting, or a specimen planting. Provides unmatched winter interest especially when planted in front of a contrasting backdrop |
