Red Osier Dogwood

Common Name: Red Osier Dogwood Scientific Name: Cornus sericea Layer: Groundcover, Vignette, Structure Light Conditions: Sun, Part-sun, Shade Soil Conditions: Dry, Moist-drained, Moist Bloom Colour: Green Season of Interest: Spring, Fall Suitable for: Lawn replacement, Septic bed, Shoreline Description: This damp-loving shrub never stops giving value, with white flowers in spring, blueish berries, and stunning red stems that bring colour to a snowy day.
  • Common Name: Red Osier Dogwood
  • Scientific Name: Cornus sericea
  • Layer: Groundcover, Vignette, Structure
  • Light Conditions: Sun, Part-sun, Shade
  • Soil Conditions: Dry, Moist-drained, Moist
  • Bloom Colour: Green
  • Season of Interest: Spring, Fall
  • Suitable for: Lawn replacement, Septic bed, Shoreline
  • Description: This damp-loving shrub never stops giving value, with white flowers in spring, blueish berries, and stunning red stems that bring colour to a snowy day.
  • Native to Haliburton County