Red-Osier Dogwood
Cornus stolonifera
| Growth form | |
| Crown density | |
| Size | 3' to 8' high |
| Drought resistance |
fair, after established |
| Cold hardiness | excellent |
| Growth rate | |
| Life span | |
| Elevation range |
to 9,000 feet |
| Soil conditions |
prefers moist sites; tolerates flooding; not suited for dense clays |
| Possible insect problems |
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| Possible disease problems |
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| Wildlife value | excellent: persistent fruit provides valuable winter food source; dense thickets provide cover |
| Seasonal color | red stems provide winter color; small snowy-white flowers that develop into white berries; leaves turn red in fall |
| Miscellany | natives of meadows, riparian zones and forest openings; recommended for restoration of moist sites like streambanks |