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Red twig dogwood

Cornus sericea

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Red twig dogwood is a plant which belongs to the Cornus genus.

Known to attract bluebirds.²

Used to be known under the name C. stolonifera.³⁴

Yellow twig or Golden dogwoods are a variation of this species, sometimes sold under the cultivar Flaviramea.⁴

Red twig dogwood grows as a perennial and is an ornamental. Being a perennial plant, it tends to grow best over several years (approx 3 years and greater). Red twig dogwood is known for growing to a height of approximately 7.80 feet (that's 2.40 metres in metric) with a bush-like habit. This plant tends to bloom in mid summer. Try planting Red twig dogwood if you'd like to attract butterflies and birds to your garden. Consider Baileyi, Red-osier dogwood, Hedgerows Gold, Cardinal, and Arctic Fire to grow as they are very popular with home gardeners.

United States is believed to be where Red twig dogwood originates from.

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How to grow Red twig dogwood

Partial Sun
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This is a tree suitable to bogs and water gardens. Needs constant moisture.

It may also be invasive in some areas.
You can cut the dogwood completely to the ground in spring and within a year or two it will be back

Plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Zone 4 to 8 are typically the USDA Hardiness Zones that are appropriate for this plant (although this can vary based on your microclimate). Ensure your soil has a ph of between 5.5 and 7.0 as Red twig dogwood is a weakly acidic soil - neutral soil loving plant. Keep in mind when planting that Red twig dogwood is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Red twig dogwood from seed

Transplanting Red twig dogwood

Companion plants for Red twig dogwood

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Red twig dogwood so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Red twig dogwood

These plants will not grow well with Red twig dogwood so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Red twig dogwood problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Red twig dogwood plants:

Red twig dogwood Etymology

Cornus, from the Latin, cornu, “horn or antler”.
Sericea, from the Greek, serikos (serikos), “of silk”.
The old species name, stolonifera, refers to how it can spread underground by stolons.
Many of the common names come from the brightly colored twigs and branches.

Red twig dogwood Folklore & Trivia

Long slim stems were used by Native Americans for basket weaving and are still used by present-day crafters.¹
Native Americans and early settlers smoked the inner bark, stem scrapings, and leaves, which have a slightly narcotic effect.¹
Native Americans also used an extract as an emetic for treating fevers and coughs and obtained dyes from the bark and roots.¹

Other names for Red twig dogwood

Red osier dogwood, Red-rood, Red rood, American dogwood, Western dogwood, Red Twig Dogwood, Redstem Dogwood, Red Dogwood, Kinnikinnik, Squawbush, Creek Dogwood, California Dogwood, Red-stemmed Cornel, Redbrush, Gutter Tree, Red Willow, harts rouges, Poison Dogwood, Shoemack, Waxberry Cornel, Dogberry Tree, yellow dogwood, Golden dogwood,

Cornus stolonifera, Swida sericea, Cornus alba var. occidentalis, Cornus occidentalis, Cornus alba var. baileyi, Cornus alba var. californica, Cornus alba var. interior, Cornus alba var. coloradense, Cornus baileyi, Cornus instolonea, Cornus interior, Cor

Misspellings: Redosier Dogwood, Redtwig dogwood,

Red twig dogwood care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Red twig dogwood exhibits. Perennial Difficulty How easy is Red twig dogwood to grow? Help build our wiki!
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Red twig dogwood exhibits. Perennial Growth Habit What shape or habit does Red twig dogwood grow into? Shrub
Hardiness How frost hardy is Red twig dogwood? Hardy Country of Origin Where did Red twig dogwood come from? United States
Mature Height How tall does Red twig dogwood grow? 2.40 metres / 7.80 feet Mature Spread How wide does Red twig dogwood grow? 3.60 metres / 11.70 feet
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Red twig dogwood grow best in? Zone 4 to Zone 8 pH Range The level of acidity for Red twig dogwood. 5.5 - 7.0
Water Requirements How much water does Red twig dogwood require? High Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Red twig dogwood need? Help build our wiki!
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Red twig dogwood in? Help build our wiki! Sun How much sunlight does Red twig dogwood need to grow? Partial Sun
Can Sow Direct? Can Red twig dogwood be sown directly? No Sowing Depth How deep to plant Red twig dogwood? Help build our wiki!
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Footnotes

¹ Red Osier Dogwood

² Landscaping for Bluebirds

³ Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

⁴ University of Illinois

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