Cornus sericea ssp. sericea - Red-Twig Dogwood (Plant) Insects 500 acres to the wild

500 acres to the wild

Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Inner & Outer North Coast Ranges

Growth Rate Fast Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Upright

How are wildfires ignited

intolerant of summer heat

Cornus sericea ssp. sericea - Red-Twig Dogwood (Plant) Insects 500 acres to the wildBeautiful, spreading shrub. Stunning fall color in colder areas. Best in moist shady areas. Good for erosion control along stream banks. Plant Characteristics Family Name Cornaceae Species Name Cornus sericea ssp. sericea Common Name Red Twig Dogwood Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement High Soil Type Any Flower Color White, Cream Flowering Months May, June, July Evergreen Deciduous Winter deciduous dormant